Cyprus holds annual Christodoula march fundraiser
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, representatives from state, political, and religious leadership participated in a roadside fundraiser for the Christodoula March in Cyprus. The event took place at a stall outside the Bank of Cyprus on Archbishop Makarios Avenue in Nicosia. This initiative supports the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, an organization that has operated for over 50 years to provide palliative care across the country. Alekos Stamatis, the president of the society, stated that hundreds of volunteers were collecting donations throughout Cyprus to support patients in need. Michalis Siantanis, regional director of the Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia, thanked contributors for their financial support and their commitment to the society's mission. The event serves as part of a long-standing national tradition aimed at raising funds to maintain comprehensive cancer care services. The organizers emphasized that public participation is vital for the continued operation of the society's relief programs.