"You earn your living by what you take. You earn your living by what you give."
With these great words of Winston Churchill, which I am sure are a motto of life for all of you who are with us today, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your great and moving service to children and their families who are going through a great, difficult but not insurmountable trial.
Cancer is unfortunately knocking on the doors of every home in Cyprus and no one should have to travel this road alone. It is therefore very important that you, who are close to your fellow sufferers, show the way to others who can and want to help on this difficult path.
I would like to express my gratitude to the Pancyprian Association for children with cancer and related diseases "One Dream One Wish" for its commendable work, for its valuable and timeless contribution to the Cypriot society. The Association, with the practical support it offers to our children who are fighting cancer and related diseases, is a shining example for all of us. With the power of humanity and solidarity, the Association does everything to create a brighter tomorrow.
I would also like to congratulate the volunteer motorcyclists, who selflessly participate in the Association's events with the aim of collecting money for the financial support of the Association, in order to fulfill the wishes of the suffering children and young people, in the framework of the psychological support program and to support their families financially.
We are together in this fight for life and the fulfilment of the dreams and wishes of children with cancer and it is the duty of all of us to continue to provide all possible support.
Our duty at the Ministry of Health is to support all initiatives aimed at serving the common good, honouring the human being and the values he or she should serve. I hope that your example will serve as a model for the entire society and for each individual citizen.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly hope that the objectives of this commendable event will be fulfilled. I wish all the children, young people and their families all the best and a future filled with joy, smiles, health, happiness and optimism. Life is in our hands and we will win it.
(DK)
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