Radiomarathon beats all the records

THE ANNUAL Radiomarathon charity event that ended on Tuesday night beat all the records for funds raised during its 10-year history, the event’s organisers announced yesterday.

The two-day event for children with special needs, organised by the CyBC and the Cyprus Popular Bank, this year raised £1,300,000.

Fifty-four booths were set up across the country, while eight mobile collection centres raised contributions from remote communities.

Funds were also raised from auctions of various items offered for this purpose.

Among the items was a collection of rare photographs and personal dedications belonging to President Glafcos Clerides, which was sold for £10, 000, while his book My Deposition, inscriber with a personal dedication, brought in £2,100.

A pair of running shoes belonging to nine-times Olympic champion Carl Lewis, who spearheaded this year’s charity drive in person, was sold for £2,150.

Lewis was the guest star of this year’s Radiomarathon. He visited schools and met children with special needs, who gave him a warm welcome.

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