World record attempt supports people with autism

Although they did find themselves a place in the record books for the most people in a human chain holding towels hundreds of people in Limassol on Saturday still sent a message of support to those with autism.

Organised by the Something Magical Always Happens group in Limassol, the event saw people of all ages gather in the Ayios Antonios stadium bring a towel with them to beat a record made in Italy with 1,646 people taking part.

The event also aimed to promote the first international conference on autism that is taking place in Paphos in November, which will be held under the auspices of the President and the minister of health.

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