Childhood cancer is one of the most serious diseases in children. Every year, more than 300,000 children around the world get sick from it, in Slovakia it is about 200 cases a year. The level of treatment in our country is at the level of the most advanced countries in the world, and the success rate of treatment exceeds 80 percent. The most common diagnoses are leukemia, brain tumors, lymphomas or other solid tumors, such as neuroblastoma or Wilms tumor. Early diagnosis today gives child patients a high chance of a full recovery – while in the past the probability of a cure was only about three percent, modern medicine has increased it to the current level.
Call to the public: “Pin your gold ribbon!”
The Beacon of Hope invites the public to drink on this day golden ribbon – an international symbol of support for pediatric oncology patients and their families. The golden color reminds us of the strength, courage and hope of children who are fighting or have overcome illness. At the same time, he pays respect to those children who succumbed to the disease.
A program full of culture, joy and belonging
The event will include a rich accompanying program for children and adults. In the field of disease prevention, experts from the Regional Office of Public Health will present themselves, offering free cholesterol and glucose measurements from a drop of blood, blood pressure and pulse control, and body composition analysis on an Omron scale.
The event will be opened by a therapist together with four-legged helpers from the Canisterapeutic Center of Slovakia, who will explain the benefits of canistherapy to visitors and give them the joy of contact with therapy dogs.
At 1:00 p.m., the book will be christened The little girl behind the glass doora powerful and loving story of courage and hope.
From 2:00 p.m., visitors can look forward to a dance performance by the KDANCE group, which will bring energy and good mood to the stage. Between 15.00 and 16.00 Kajko and Mojko will perform for the little ones, a raffle will also be part of the program.
Kajka and Mojko
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Fans of combat sports will have the opportunity to meet the talented MMA fighter Veronika Smolková, get an autograph or take a photo together. The end of the program at 4.30 pm will be a musical performance by Dávid Bílek.
David Bílek
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Creative workshops and activities with animators from Stageman Slovakia will be prepared for children throughout the day – face painting, balloon shaping and drawing. Selected works can become part of next year’s Beacon of Hope calendar.
A golden ribbon over the city
The culmination of the event will be the symbolic lighting of the tallest building in the city – the Europa Business Center – in golden color at 5:00 p.m., which will join the Banská Bystrica center to international cities supporting pediatric oncology patients.
The Beacon of Hope cordially invites the public to get involved, wear a gold ribbon and together send a clear message of support to children and their families.
We look forward to everyone – young and old. Together we will light up for hope this year as well.
