Cypriot mountaineers to climb Mount Olympus for children with cancer
Five mountaineers from Cyprus will climb Mount Olympus’ highest peak to show solidarity with children and adolescents battling cancer and leukaemia.
Olympus, Greece. Five mountaineers from Cyprus will attempt to climb Mytikas, the highest peak of Mount Olympus, to send a message of solidarity to children battling cancer and leukaemia.
The group will undertake the demanding route between next Wednesday and Sunday.
Message of hope
The initiative follows the ‘Hope and Love’ marathon held two years ago, when about 500 Cypriot runners participated in the Athens Marathon in support of young cancer patients.
According to a statement by the Elpida foundation for children with cancer and leukaemia, “with every step towards the top, we convey a message of courage, love and solidarity to children and adolescents facing cancer and their families”.
The foundation added that climbing Mount Olympus raises “the message of hope even higher”, stressing that every child deserves the opportunity for treatment and life.
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus holds a significant place in Greek mythology as the legendary home of the twelve Olympian gods.
Mytikas rises to 2,917 metres and has long attracted climbers and pilgrims.
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