The Central Union of Greek Municipalities supported the social initiative of the Hellenic Pulmonary Society with symbolic lighting of municipal buildings
The Hellenic Pulmonary Society, in the framework of the social initiative “Breath of Life” for the prevention of lung cancer, illuminated emblematic municipal buildings and monuments throughout Greece, including Omonia Square, in collaboration with the Central Union of Greek Municipalities. as a sign of support for raising public awareness of lung health on World Cancer Day.
“Breath of Life” is a social initiative of the Hellenic Pulmonary Society, which continues for the 2nd year, with the support of Johnson & Johnson.
Its main mission is to raise public awareness and cultivate a culture of prevention for lung health. Having developed into a “social alliance”, important actors support the actions that will be implemented throughout the year.
The President of the Hellenic Pulmonary Society, Mr. Stelios Loukidis, said: “We warmly thank KEDE who responded immediately to our call, actively participating in our effort and embracing the social initiative” Breath of Life “.
A very important collective action and joining forces to strengthen the information and awakening of the public as well as to spread the message that smoking cessation and early diagnosis save lives. The action of the lighting of the buildings is a milestone in this special journey that we have started through the undertaking of initiatives that take place throughout the year, optimistic to contribute to the fulfillment of our goals “.
“The Local Government proudly supports the effort of informing, preventing and raising the awareness of the citizens for the health of the lung. It is a great pleasure for us to be helpers and social companions in such initiatives that serve public health and the citizen. “We are committed to accompanying any action that serves corresponding purposes,” said Dimitris Papastergiou, President of the Central Union of Greek Municipalities & Mayor of Trikala.
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