It is with great pleasure that I participate in today's event. The "Christodoula March" raises awareness in Cypriot society, so that each of us, within our means, can support financially, supporting a very worthy project that is recognized by the whole of Cypriot society and the Cypriot state.
As the President of the Board of Directors of the Association, Dr. Adamos Adamou, rightly stated during the announcement of this year's March, the evolution of medicine, prevention and early diagnosis, now allow us, when talking about cancer, to reject terms such as "incurable disease" or "incurable disease", because to a large extent it is curable. Many cancers can now be treated and clearly in the future this will become increasingly possible. Friend Adamos, both you and the thousands of volunteers who have thrown themselves into this good fight over the years deserve our warmest congratulations.
The motto of this year's "Christodoula March" is "Be there". So we are all here, declaring our presence in the longest running campaign to alleviate human suffering in cancer-related issues. We are here as a society, in the leading event of solidarity with our fellow human beings.
The steadfast philanthropy of Cypriots, the altruism and charity that has distinguished them over time, places our country high on the map of giving, selflessness and genuine concern for our fellow citizens in need. Quite rightly, therefore, we seem to be high in these characteristics in comparison with other countries of the European Union. And it is something that honours us greatly. So let us all be generous this year too, let us be an example to be emulated for our contribution to improving and enhancing the quality of life and alleviating any suffering of our fellow human beings.
I want to thank you all for your massive presence here. I would like to make special mention of the Bank of Cyprus, which has long supported such efforts, and not only. It is something that you are very honored, and the fact that - I am sure - this support will continue, on the part of the state, I assure you that we will continue this effort together. Neither the Government, nor the public sector, nor the private sector alone can achieve our common goals, so this cooperation will not only continue, but will be further strengthened. We will always be by your side, thus acknowledging the very worthwhile work you have done.
(PM/AF/AN)
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