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“Laundry of Happiness” for Children with Cancer: 1,400 Students Send a Message of Hope

Published February 20, 2026, 12:03
“Laundry of Happiness” for Children with Cancer: 1,400 Students Send a Message of Hope

A moving solidarity event took place in Agios Dimitrios Park in Strovolos, with the participation of 1,400 students from 19 schools in Nicosia and Larnaca, aiming to raise awareness about childhood cancer. The event included the “laundry of happiness” and the formation of the golden ribbon – the international symbol against childhood cancer – as well as the presentation of two songs written for children fighting the disease. School principal Apostolos Apostolides emphasized the importance of turning the shock children experience when learning about the illness of their classmates into a movement of support. The event was videotaped and will be shown to children who are hospitalized or receiving treatment at the Pediatric Hospital. The “VolunteerLIVE – CHANGE – ILLUMINATE” action, coordinated by teachers Georgia Solomou and Nicoletta Kountouri, has an educational and experiential character, aiming to cultivate values such as volunteering, solidarity and social contribution through creative activities.