TELETHON is an international charitable campaign that began in the United States and subsequently extended to Europe. The countries in Europe that have adopted and successfully organise TELETHONs are France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Cyprus.

The Cyprus TELETHON is organised by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, in collaboration with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Cyprus. It includes many fundraising events that take place throughout the year.

The aims of TELETHON are:

• To increase public awareness on the problems of patients who suffer from neurological and genetic diseases.
• To project the scientific work carried out at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.
• To support financially the research activities of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics on neurological and genetic diseases.
• To support financially the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Cyprus, the efforts of which are focused on the continuous improvement of the quality of life of its members.

To enter the official Cyprus TELETHON website click here.