Radiomarathon 2026 raises €450,000 for people with disabilities

Nicosia, Cyprus. The 2026 Radiomarathon brought in €450,000 by the time it closed at midnight on Tuesday. The event featured a nationwide Walk of Love and a marathon broadcast on CyBC’s third channel.

Purpose of the initiative

The annual charity campaign is organised by CyBC together with sponsor organisations. Over 48 hours, it seeks to raise awareness and gather donations for people with disabilities, while promoting social inclusion.

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Broadcast and public participation

The radio marathon started at 6am on Monday. Throughout the broadcast, volunteers, organised groups and members of the public shared messages of solidarity.

Road Campaign of Love

A Road Campaign of Love ran for two days across the country. Information stands and donation boxes were placed in towns and villages.

Football tournament and television special

A charity football tournament took place on October 30 at Nuevo Campo stadium in Nicosia. Participants included politicians, journalists, artists and former footballers, as well as the Lakatamia FC women’s team and the Pheidippides Marathon Runners’ Association for individuals with disabilities.

On Monday evening, CyBC also aired a two-hour television special titled Notes Among the Stars. Vasiliki Hadjadamou presented the programme, which featured figures from sport, the arts and the media.

Conclusion and further donations

The events ended on Tuesday afternoon, when volunteer walkers reached the CyBC gardens after finishing the Walk of Love. Donations can still be made using the payment methods listed at www.radiomarathonios.org.