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29/1/2025

HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL CANCER ? IF SO CARE DAYS WILL MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE FOR YOU!

There are so many options available to you to share with loved ones. So far Care Days have granted 44 Dreams to terminal or secondary cancer patients or those who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as their partners.
These are all offered completely free of charge up to €250 thanks to our wonderful donors, sponsors and support in our 1000km fun walk.
However we urge you to contact us as soon after your diagnosis as possible so that we are better able to help you.
Care Days was recently approached by a friend of a terminal cancer patient and we organised a mini bus which would take a wheelchair for a day pass for two at The Annabelle.
We have sent patients to Crete, to Denmark, to the UK and in Cyprus, and are looking forward to seeing the wing walking photos in June!
Please look at our testimonials and you will understand that Care Days Dreams really do change lives by giving cancer patients something to look forward to and back on with pleasure.
Although January is normally a quiet month we have given 2 secondary cancer patients with bone cancer a 6 month pass at the lovely King Evelthon Hotel indoor pool, thanks to the generosity of the General Manager.
We started our “Sponsor a Dream in memory of a loved one” campaign in The Paphos Post, Cyprus Living and Viva fm and are so grateful for the media support that they give Care Days.
So far this year 4 generous sponsors have sponsored a Dream and one of them said :
“It Is a New Year, I am in remission and I want to give something back to help others."
MR C
Also we were very touched to receive a most generous donation of €500 from Blevins Franks Charitable Foundation, which will buy nearly 3 Dreams!

OUR GREAT HOSPITALS TREAT CANCER PATIENTS.
CARE DAYS GIVE CANCER PATIENTS TREATS

Our aim is to encourage cancer patients across Cyprus to visit Paphos for a Care Day or a Dream, to spend a night or two at an hotel offering a reduced rate, room upgrade or free of charge rooms off season, then to enjoy the beauty that Paphos has to offer. So far very kind offers have been made by the Annabelle Hotel, Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel, Anemi Hotel Suites, and Mayfair Hotel and of course the beautiful Pachna and Shambala houses and a seaview penthouse in Malta!
How blessed we are to be offered these amazing options free of charge for anyone in Cyprus who has been diagnosed with cancer in the last 3 years and the support we have received from the Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has been so much appreciated.
In January a patient who is recovering from cancer is having her hair treated by Markos at Markos MY Hair Salon. This is a very popular Care Day as chemo affects so many ladies and we are very grateful to Markos and Beauty Salon by Elena, for their continued support.
Our new leaflet now offers 10 Care Days options thanks to the generosity of our sponsors:
The amazing and friendly Markos MY Hair offers a professional hair shampoo and treatment in its super modern salon. There you are treated like family.
Beauty Salon by Elena, attached to Markos MY Hair Salon, has had a complete makeover and looks amazing, and offers a beautifully relaxing full or partial body massage and is happy to take your bookings for a Care Day pampering session, through our Care Days website.
Both the above have lovely premises near Chlorakas and the offer is for a cancer patient or someone recently bereaved through cancer.
The lovely Elysia Breeze champagne breakfast for two has been very popular for cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer, offering a patient and friend or carer, the opportunity of a champagne(Cava) breakfast surrounded by water fountains.
The beautiful 5 star Annabelle Hotel is available for Care Days bookings for a FREE day pass for a cancer patient and friend, relative or carer, or someone recently bereaved through cancer, either inside the spa or outside by the pool with an €15 voucher each for you to spend as you wish.
The 5 Star King Evelthon Hotel has kindly offered use of its indoor pool and sauna.
The Sea Caves Restaurant and Bar offers anyone diagnosed with cancer in the last 3 years plus a partner or carer, or anyone recently bereaved through cancer plus a friend, one free drink overlooking what must be one of the finest seaviews in Cyprus with sunsets thrown in as well!
In summer, Care Days will still be offering to children with cancer an afternoon pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child with cancer (over the age of 6) plus one parent.
Thanks to Dominique Kana, Tai Chi sessions are offered every Friday morning.
Thanks to professional photographer Gayle Bevan, cancer patients have the opportunity to have a family photo taken.
Our most recent Care Day is the generous and exciting offer from the Paphos Classic Vehicle Club to organize regular classic car trips to cancer patients, their partners and those bereaved through cancer. This has proved most popular and will start again in the Spring.
We have given Dreams or a Care Day to over 330 patients!
Last month we talked about the appointment of our first Care Days ambassador, Karen, and we are looking for volunteers who are undergoing cancer treatment to spread the word for us about Care Days. Your help would be much appreciated, as with our very small unpaid team of three, we cannot do everything. Please write to Andrew on caredayscyprus@aol.com if you would like to be a volunteer.

We will be fielding a total team of 180 plus others who will enter after the cut off date which has now passed, but who will not be able to have a 1000km shirt. Entries available for all 3 charities up to March 6th.
Care Days ……………TOTAL 110

The largest team after the TLC who are very kindly taking part again this year with a great 24 walkers will be the Winkles beer cart team with more than double last year’s size and they will bring a lot of fun to our joint teams. Our numbers have been swelled by a great team from Kevin and Tracey, one of the brave patients on Andrew's oncology ward and from Helen and Charles hair salon, Top Quotes and Markos MY Hair. This is a fantastic effort by all our team as it is even bigger than last year, so thank you all for your support.
CPSG. Sue and helpers have done a great job again raising so many walkers, including a great team of 10 from Marry Me Cyprus.
Friends’ Hospice have worked hard to raise a great team through their shops and raised a very large amount last year from a small team.
The grand total walking is an amazing 173 walkers. With the 85kms being walked by Michael and Stephen’s team in the UK and a team being entered by the Team GB Ladies Basketball over 40s in the UK plus a few brave souls walking 10k and half marathons, we will reach our target of 1000kms!
Well done everyone and thank you on behalf of all three cancer charities. Your great efforts will make a difference to so many cancer patients through your favourite charity. It is a privilege to have all 3 teams working so closely together.
Remember we will be writing to you all end February about final arrangements which will include the 3 saxophonists from the TLC school who will be playing for us at the start!
If you think you would be able to act as Marshalls for us at the start to direct walkers to the registration desk and donations point, please contact us.

FOCUS ON S.AFRICA
Andrew and Jenny are flying to Cape Town February 1st to help their partner CANSA, founded in 1932.
We are looking forward to meeting the 3 ladies who we wrote about last year to talk about their Dreams and to talk to the lovely Lee Vandre, who at 19 has been given a terminal diagnosis and we will see what we can do to help her and her baby.
We also hope to take 30 patients on a 60ft catamaran round Table Bay and host a party for cancer patients at The President seafront hotel.
For us it will be a humbling experience to be able to do something positive for them all, which is why Jenny and I are personally donating £1500 sterling to CANSA/Care Days on top of the 1300 US dollars already donated by TOM Schnitzius from the USA, €1000 from The Pretenders golf team and a further £1000 from Michael and Stephen’s team.
Because we are so pleased with our co-operation with CANSA and the extra effort that their staff have put in to make Care Days Dreams a success for S.Africa, with 84 Dreams offered in the last 6 months, we have been able to quadruple the amount we donated in 2024. This amount of money can have a life changing effect on their cancer patients, where so much less can buy so much more.

We look forward to telling our story and their story, when we return.

Care Days ……Live the Dream


Exciting Read Alert!

We’re thrilled to share that Cyprus Mail has published a wonderful article in celebration of Care Days! The piece dives into a heartwarming journey, showcasing the dreams and dedication behind the initiative.

You can read the full article here: The Dreams Began in Paphos

Take a moment to check it out and get inspired by the incredible work that’s being done! 

The dreams began in Paphos... | Cyprus Mail

CLICK HERE


Wishing all of you a very happy Christmas and most of all a healthy New Year!

This year, yet again, instead of sending cards, we are making a donation to pay to make yet another Dream come true for a terminally ill cancer patient.

Our Care Days cancer charity has exceeded all expectations and is now a registered not for profit company as we take not a penny from whatever we raise.

Here is a copy of the Christmas edition Paphos Post newspaper, which will keep you fully up to date on the great progress that we have made in Cyprus and South Africa this year, click to enlarge:

Christmas News
Care Days and Dreams granted ..=".." Christmas 2023…….140 patients
Care Days and Dreams granted ..=".." Christmas 2024……..over 300 patients!
Andrew, the Founder ..=".." Care Days and his Dream Team of Jenny and Charlotte explain the amazing growth in Care Days:
“To begin with, the first two and .="." half years, ..=".." was difficult to get Care Days established, as initially, people did not believe that we were giving something away for nothing. However once patients started talking about it, the oncology ward I was in handed out leaflets and the response from business owners and our wonderful media partners kindly offered their services free of charge to cancer patients, people began to believe in us.
The old saying “if ..=".." sounds too good to be true, it probably is “ gave us .="." particular problem in August last year when the generous individual members of the Winkle Club got together and offered to sponsor Andrew’s long term aim of offering terminally ill, secondary cancer patients and those with brain and bone cancer or simply those who were having a really tough time with the therapy up to Eu 250 to pay for a Dream.
Initially ..=".." budgeted for .="." Dreams in the first year, but we actually achieved 25 in the first 12 months, as the Winkles and generous donors paid for Dreams directly to the patients. It was then that patients realised that Care Days really does make Dreams come true with no catches.
To date ..=".." have paid for over 40 Dreams, from our lovely first terminally ill patient Mr .="." who is still fighting the battle with cancer and who we sent to the UK to play what he thought would be his last game of golf with his son, to trips to Chania, Greece, Cyprus, dinners in Holland, South Africa and Cyprus, boat trips round Table Bay, Legoland Denmark, a private beachfront cottage in Pomos, indoor swimming pool vouchers in winter and flights to and from the UK to visit loved ones.
The dynamics ..=".." Care Days has completely changed in the last year thanks to the incredible support from the Paphos Post, Cy Living and Viva FM, without whom we could never have got started and we are sure it has been helped by the fact that the three of us are all unpaid volunteers who pay all our own expenses apart from website and graphic design work, for which Charlotte charges .="." greatly reduced rate.
This inspirational message from our Care Days partners ..=".." South Africa the 93 year old CANSA cancer support organisation says it all:
“Wow, what ..=".." amazing and inspiring month you had with the amazing dreams that have been made possible. Also the new relationships you formed with the .="." star hotels management, and the media coverage, absolutely phenomenal .
Nothing ..=".." unattainable, you are taking everyone along on this magical journey, indeed breathtaking...
All the new drives and exciting pledges for the forthcoming year sounds mind blowing, and .="." cannot express ..=".." gratitude to all involved for their care, commitment, innovation and willingness to contribute to a greater vision of reaching more cancer patients, in turning the dream into a reality.
May God bless everyone who ..=".." involved in these many projects.
All the best for your treatment.
I can see the new splurge ..=".." energy in this editorial. Wishing you great strides ahead for .="." full recovery.
Yours sincerely
Abeda Steenkamp. Social Worker, CANSA”
CANSA .="." Care Days ..=".." S. Africa has many moving and exciting stories to tell next month.
Now that International Care Days ..=".." Ltd., is .="." fully registered not for profit limited company, cancer patients and donors are starting to come to us to offer help and sponsorship.
The Pretenders Golf Society ..=".." Aphrodite Hills kindly donated Eu 1000 to help cancer patients in South Africa to “Live the Dream. “
PLEASE SPONSOR .="." CARE DAYS DREAM ..=".." MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE!
Earlier this year .="." very generous man, Mr. J , donated a Dream ..=".." a cancer patient in memory of his Dad. Because the Care Days Dream Team wanted to extend the number of Dreams it could offer by actively raising money, we registered a not for profit company thanks to the help of our wonderful lawyer, Georgia Psalta and our “Sponsor a Dream in memory of a loved one” was inspired by this initial donation.
The moving message from Mr. and Mrs. ..=".." both Care Days Dreams recipients really says it all:”
“There ..=".." something we really want to do and that’s to make .="." donation. We felt such a benefit from our gift of a Care Days Dream, that we would like to donate €250 so that someone else can feel how we did when we got the news. It really did make such a difference to us at the time.” Mr & Mrs W. In memory of her Mum Mrs. Nancy Kinnear who died of cancer aged 54.
This new initiative has been started ..=".." an initial donation of Eu 250 from Jenny .="." our Director and Counsellor in memory of her daughter Theresa Ackerman who died of a blood clot on the brain aged 57, closely followed by donations from Mr.and Mrs.W, Donations in memory of Keeley’s husband from Cy Living friends, Mr and Mrs K in memory of her father who died recently, Mr and Mrs F , and Helen and Charles Salon.
Andrew and Jenny will also personally ..=".." sponsoring several Dreams in .="." Africa in February .
If you feel able, ..=".." this season of goodwill and in the New Year to donate .="." full Dream or part of a Dream for a cancer patient please contact Andrew on caredayscyprus@aol.com and you will be doing something really great. THANK YOU.
JOIN THE FUN AND WALK JUST ..=".." TO RAISE MONEY FOR CARE DAYS DREAMS, FRIENDS’ HOSPICE AND CANCER PATIENT’S SUPPORT GROUP.
Please see the ..=".." opposite for full details of how you can help raise money for these three great cancer charities and have .="." really fun morning ending up halfway through at the Logicom marathon watching these heroes come in after a marathon on Sunday March 9th.
You can ..=".." .="." part of this 1000km attempt, if we can raise a team of 200 each walking just 5k along the beautiful coastal path. There is sure to be a great atmosphere as three saxophonists from the TLC School will play for us for an hour before we start and they are working hard to put in a large team of students and parents! Please remember to apply for a walker form and return it by mid January – only 6 weeks to go to JOIN THE FUN!
Andrew ..=".." now back in the oncology ward for another dose of therapy and doing well. In fact he is enjoying spreading the word to more cancer patients and existing Care Days patients at the lovely St George’s Hospital!
The diagnosis and treatment for cancer ..=".." like being on .="." very tiring treadmill, which is why the treats offered by the Care Days programme are so important to patients, offering them a much needed break. Make no mistake about it, the service offered to cancer patients throughout Cyprus is first class and none better than the five Centres throughout Cyprus at which Dr. Astras presides. We are lucky in Paphos to have so many oncology diagnostic and treatment options.
Just ..=".." talking to patients in the beds next to me we have been able to offer more Care Days and Dreams and two patients, both with secondary cancer, have very kindly agreed to put in teams for our 1000km walk. So far they have brought in an extra 16 walkers!
The kindness ..=".." supporters both in Cyprus and overseas has humbled us.
Firstly, there was the offer ..=".." free nights at the lovely beachfront Shambala Cottage in Pomos, which we are now including in our Dreams programme and happy to pay for them in season, plus they are putting in .="." team for the 1000km walk.
“We would like ..=".." take this opportunity to say thank you for letting us stay at Shambala. What .="." lovely place to relax and melt away any troubles, a perfect Shangri-la.
Along with the delightful gifts and beautiful surroundings the timing was just perfect ..=".." give us both .="." much needed drawing of breath.
Again, many thanks for this wonderful opportunity."
Then .="." friend ..=".." Malta who I have known for 60 years has offered us his amazing penthouse with fabulous sea views off season free of charge for Dreams in St.Paul’s Bay.
Then just last week this lovely lady offered ..=".." her incredibly beautiful villa with pool in Pachna free of charge, off season, for Dreams patients .="." What makes this offer so very special is that this lady, Mrs.E has lost three relatives to cancer plus her 14 year old son has leukaemia. When we offered her a Super Dream of taking her son to Disneyland Paris, subject to approval from the oncologist, she wrote this letter which brought tears to our eyes:
“Firstly .="." would like ..=".." say thank you so so much from the bottom of a very fragile heart, I feel completely overwhelmed by your generosity and cannot thank you enough. I burst into tears as soon as I read this email. I honestly contacted you to give YOU something after seeing what you do which is such a wonderful kind thing for cancer patients. “
Two very kind young entrepreneurs ..=".." the UK who have both been touched by cancer have come up with .="." remarkable plan to raise money for Care Days in the UK. You will read about their plans to walk 85 kms in the UK and also bring over a team from the UK to support Care Days on our 1000km attempt on March 9th. We are overwhelmed by this kindness and you will read the details in next month’s Paphos Post
From our own experience the pleasure you will feel from helping others far, far outweighs the effort, ..=".." if you have an idea for raising money for Dreams or to help cancer patients and are prepared to help us make this happen, please contact us on caredayscyprus@aol.com
Just recently, Helen and Charles Hair Salon not only made .="." generous personal donation ..=".." buy a Dream for a young lady with a brain tumour by sending her to the Uk for Christmas with her family, but also, once we had the company registered, raised enough for two more Dreams from their customers. They also are raising a team for the 100km walk .This kindness is overwhelming.
The Paphos Classic Vehicle Club very kindly had another rally for Care Days cancer patients ..=".." Aphrodite’s Rock and back with smiles all round from the .="." who enjoyed a ride in an MGB, Mercedes, Lotus Elise, Rolls Royce, Jeep and Aston Martin DB9.
“What .="." great day for all, firstly when l had the privilege ..=".." riding in the 1983 Mercedes with Steve the chairman of the club who's knowledge of the car/cars was extensive then, especially for me when we went for a spin in the DB9. Unforgettable what a car, I'm still buzzing from it, also on the way back home, the majestic ride home in the Rolls Royce superb.
Both .="." and myself can’t thank you enough for the day, and ..=".." the owners of the cars and if you are ever short of people for the next one count us in. Once again thanks to all, K and T. "
In January 2025 ..=".." are launching Care Days and Dreams throughout Cyprus in conjunction with the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism who are kindly trying to find special deals for cancer patients at hotels in Paphos. So far very kind offers have been made by the Annabelle Hotel, Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel, Anemi Hotel Suites, and Mayfair Hotel and of course Pachna and Shambala houses.
The idea ..=".." for cancer patients from all over Cyprus to travel to Paphos for .="." Care Day or Dream, enjoy a free or discounted hotel for a night or two, and then enjoy the beautiful scenery, restaurants, beaches and amazing archaeological beauty that Paphos Region has to offer.
Details ..=".." these will be announced in January, once oncologists throughout Cyprus have been advised.
Happy Christmas ..=".." all cancer patients in Cyprus and an even happier 2025 !
Care Days ….Live the Dream!
Care Days International .="." U Ltd. Co.reg # ..=".." 466660

Join the Fun!!

Join the Care Days 1000km team fun walk for cancer patients!
Don’t panic, you only have to walk 5kms each!

Join the Fun with a 5k Fun walk & enjoy the atmosphere of the 27th Logicom Paphos marathon as a spectator on:
Sunday 9th March 2025
to support your choice of four great cancer support organisations: Care Days and Care Days Dreams, 
The Friend’s Hospice, or Cancer Patient’s Support Group supported by Breast of Friends.
This will be an historical event with 200 walkers each walking 5kms along the beautiful coastal path towards the harbour and back, instead of on the main road past the Mall, making us all part of the Care Days  1000km cancer charities fun walk!
THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 24 MARATHONS‼
BE A PART OF THIS TEAM!

This time it will be different as we are not going to be part of the Logicom marathon for the 5k as the organisers are having the 5k on the Saturday, but with the 10k, half and full marathon on the Sunday, we feel that the atmosphere will not be the same, so we are organising our own 5k Fun Walk on the Sunday.

This means you can walk down the stunning coastal path to the harbour and enjoy the great atmosphere of the Logicom Marathon then walk back when you feel like it to our start/finish line.

Because we will not be paying the €20 group registration fees plus extra for the bespoke shirts, the four cancer charities will make more money, we will start at 10:00am so it is not such an early start, there will be no problem finding a parking space from where we start on the coastal path by the Kefalos Beach Village gazebo opposite the Elysium Hotel and you will all receive a bespoke t- shirt. Plus it will be a much more scenic route than the 5k in previous years.

Not only have the TLC School kindly agreed to put in a larger team, but The Winkles and their famous beer cart will be returning with a bigger team to support Care Days Dreams across Cyprus as will supporters from all 4 cancer charities.

So please try to register your own team, or as an individual, so we can achieve the 1000kms!

Thanks to Charlotte, from Charlotte Graphic Designer, she has sourced bespoke t-shirts with sponsors' names on them, who will cover the cost of advertising so that the money you donate will go to helping whichever of the 4 cancer charities you choose to support.

We need the applications in by mid January please which is why we are starting now.

If you wish to be competitive and run the 10k, HALF or FULL MARATHON , you will then be a part of the Logicom marathon with timing and  a medal and pay their registration fees, but with our own 1000km. shirts and we will organise this all for you as part of the 1000km. cancer support team

Please raise a Minimum €40 sponsorship from each walker, for the 5k Fun Walk.

Or…….. run the 10k €30 plus €30  Logicom registration fee, half marathon €30 plus €45 Logicom registration fee or full marathon €30 plus €60 Logicom registration fee.

Whatever you achieve, be a hero for a morning and do something really great for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

As Care Days Administrator Charlotte is kindly managing all the registrations, please select from the buttons below for a Walker and Sponsorship Form of WHICH CHARITY YOU WISH TO SUPPORT.

Invite friends to join your team so you can raise more money and email the Walker Form to us or returned to the charity shop, by mid January.  ALL the money you and your team raise will go to one of the four Charities that YOU specify and you will pay them directly on the race day once you have collected your sponsorship money in advance with each walker having their own sponsor form.

Whichever individual raises the greatest amount of sponsorship money for any Charity will receive a bottle of Champagne donated by the Care Days Dream Team.

Thank you.

Care Days Dreams, The Friend’s Hospice, Cancer Patient’s Support Group and Breast of Friends.

SPONSOR FORM

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CARE DAYS

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SPONSOR FORM

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BREAST OF FRIENDS
sponsor form pdf below:

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CANCER PATIENTS SUPPORT GROUP
sponsor form pdf below:

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FRIENDS HOSPICE
sponsor form pdf below:

WALKER FORM

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walker form pdf below:

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Latest News

Monday 1st July 2024
"On behalf of all our patients today I want to say a massive thank you to you and your classic car owners who made today so special.
When we got back I looked round and all I could see were the smiles on those with cancer. You have all done something really great for cancer patients today and I am sure the sunset expedition will have the same effect."

If you have been diagnosed with cancer in the hast 3 years you can book for our subset Paphos Classic Vehicle Club sunset event on Friday August 16th.

As one said, whose husband died of cancer at the same time as she was diagnosed with it and who then had a secondary cancer:

"I never knew you could have cancer but also have fun thanks to Care Days and the PCVC, "

What an amazingly positive comment.

Another comment was : "I do not have enough words to thank you all for today." "Please pass our thanks to all your owners today, what a great bunch of guys. "
A BIG thank you to the Paphos Classic Vehicle Club for giving us the first of many days to remember for cancer patients.

Care Days and Paphos Classic Vehicle Club offer a GREAT NEW Care Day!

Thanks  to support from the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Board of the Paphos Classic  Vehicle Club, driven by Simon, a classic car owner and enthusiast and unbelievable concern for Care Days cancer patients by so many generous classic car owners, Care Days are very excited to offer yet another (and tenth) addition to our Care Days offers for cancer patients in Cyprus diagnosed with cancer in the last 3 years and  those bereaved through cancer.

Simon, whose wife and family will enjoy a Care Days Dream in August following her successful bout with cancer organised a big  classic car rally in Holland for cancer patients and thanks to the PCVC he has organised 30 cars ranging from a 1935 Morris to 2 Rolls Royce and a Bentley, Ferrari, Daimler Dart, Jeep, Lotus, Mx5, MG Saab, Zephyr, Alfa and Aston Martin DB 9 to name but a  few which will be available to take cancer patients for a drive and experience the thrill of their lifetime

Please note that initially you will not be given a choice of car as it depends on availability but you will be given a choice for your second wonderful classic car experience. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASSIC VEHICLE BOOKING FORM


On Wednesday 12th June, Care Days Cyprus celebrated a heart warming milestone:
the 3rd anniversary of Care Days and 3 years of cancer remission for Andrew.

The event was made truly special thanks to the generosity of Marry Me Cyprus and 24/7 Security, who graciously provided us with the stunning wedding venue, L’Chateau. The venue was beautifully decorated, setting the perfect ambiance for our celebration. www.lchateau.com
Despite the very hot afternoon, the spirits of our 50 attendees, which included patients, sponsors, and supporters, were high and full of joy. The delicious food and refreshing drinks were generously sponsored by Jenny, allowing us to dedicate more funds to support our cancer patients.

This memorable day was a testament to the strength of our community and the unwavering support we receive. It was a beautiful gathering of resilience, hope, and togetherness, celebrating not only the milestones we've achieved but also the bright future ahead.

IT'S RAFFLE TIME!

One lucky winner will play a frame against the legendary 1997 World Snooker Champion - Ken Doherty on the 28th June!

At just €5 per ticket, all proceeds goes to Care Days Dreams. 

Please call in to Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall and grab your chance to beat the World snooker champion.

*The draw will be made by Ken at the mid session interval on the night, with the winner taking frame 7 in the show.

*Raffle tickets are available to purchase now from the Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall in Kissonerga

For more information please call 99048857

Don't miss out on this exciting event!

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Snooker with Ken Doherty

Care Days looked after the wife of a professional snooker player, who has just set up Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall.
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The Grand Opening is Friday 28th June.


He has kindly offered, FREE OF CHARGE, a cancer patient to play a frame against the 1997 world snooker champion,
Ken Doherty worth €175!!

So if any of you who have had cancer and enjoy snooker please email us (click here) saying why it would mean so much to you to play against a world champion.

It will be an evening to remember with programme of entertainment including a delicious cold buffet.

Limited Tickets: €25 or €50 for VIP seats at the front plus champagne reception to meet Ken Doherty. Please specify the seats you require.
Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now!
For more information and to book your tickets, call 99048857 please mention you are from Care Days.

It is very kind of him to offer this as well as the raffle proceeds to Care Days, so Andrew thought some of you keen snooker players may like to join us.


Date: Friday 28th June
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Location: Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall, Coral Bay Road, Kissonerga, Paphos

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Join us for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Ken Doherty! Don't miss this chance to witness snooker excellence and enjoy an opening party to remember.

Opening Party Highlights:
▪︎ 6pm doors open 
▪︎ 6.30pm music by Steve Welsh and build up to event 
▪︎ 7.15pm  intro by our MC and snooker frames 1 to 5 will be played. 
▪︎ 8.30pm (approx)  interval,  complementary 
delicious cold buffet crafted by the amazing team at "Frydays in Coral Bay."
▪︎ 9.15pm second half snooker frames  6-10 to be played.
▪︎ 10.30pm closing speech by MC 
▪︎ 11pm  Caberet show by "Freddie Morecurry"

IT'S RAFFLE TIME!
Our lucky winner will play a frame against Ken on the 28th June.
Just €5 per ticket with all proceeds going to our amazing charity partner for this event "Care Days Dreams" 
Please call in to Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall and grab your chance to beat the 1997 World snooker champion!

*The draw will be made by Ken at the mid session interval on the night, with the winner taking frame 7 in the show.

*raffle tickets are available to purchase now from the Crazy Spoon Snooker Hall
Don't miss out on this exciting event! 

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Shirley the positive face of a Care Days double cancer patient

This lovely, super positive fun  loving lady sadly lost her husband to cancer at the same time as she was diagnosed with it and was diagnosed with a second, unrelated, cancer just 2 years later.

She is an inspiration and wrote:“Thank you so very much. This news brought tears to my eyes - tears of joy. No words can really express my gratitude. The cancer journey is long, arduous and often lonely, making what you lovely people do priceless. Thank you the Dream Team.”

Photos courtesy of Gayle Bevan 


In a heart warming act of kindness, a young man dedicated himself to a meaningful cause.

Over the past year or two, Vicaysh nurtured his locks with care, allowing them to grow long and healthy. His goal was simple yet profound: to donate his hair to PASYKAF, where it would be transformed into a wig for cancer patients offering them comfort and confidence during their treatment. He did this because his grandmother in India has cancer and he is soon joining the Cyprus army for his national service. It was also his birthday on the day of the big cut.

The day of the haircut marked a culmination of Vicaysh's commitment. Markos MY Hairdressers had the honor of cutting his hair, a symbolic gesture of solidarity and support; carried out on behalf of Care Days Cyprus. Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena were the first to volunteer to offer Care Days to cancer patients free of charge nearly 3 years ago.
This selfless contribution not only provided material aid but also served as a beacon of hope and compassion, inspiring others to join in the cause and make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.

Photography courtesy of Gayle Bevan.

MORE TREATS OFFERED BY CARE DAYS
PHOTO SESSION AND TAI CHI

Two more Treats have been added to the seven existing treats for cancer patients in the Paphos region who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last three years!
All these Care Days are being kindly offered free of charge by our generous sponsors:
Gayle Bevan, the professional photographer has very kindly offered cancer patients the opportunity of being photographed with their loved ones completely free of charge. The first lady to take her up has her photo session this week, and we can’t wait to show you the positive face of a double cancer victim whose husband died of cancer during Covid. In the UK Gayle’s sessions would have cost 150 pounds, so this is a very special gesture, as so often we hear people saying how they wish they had a photo of them together with the family.
The second new Care Day is a generous offer by Dominique Kana to give free of charge Tai Chi classes from 09.00 to 10.00 on a Friday in her beautiful garden in Chlorakas. This offer is for cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer. 
Please visit www.caredayscyprus.com or email us on caredayscyprus @aol.com for more information

Here is what the Cancer Council of Australia says about the benefits of Tai Chi to cancer patients:
What is it?
A part of Chinese medicine, tai chi combines gentle movement, deep breathing techniques and meditation. Movements create stability in the body, reflecting an ancient Chinese concept of balance known as Yin and Yang.
Why use it?
The breath work of tai chi is calming and meditative. Creating and holding the poses helps to loosen and strengthen the muscles. Tai chi can be modified for groups that are less mobile.
What to expect?
During class there will be serene music playing. The class usually starts with warm-up exercises. You will be shown different moves and assisted to perform them. 
The movements are simple to start with, then become progressively harder, with many parts of the body needing to move to achieve the pose. The class ends with cooling down and relaxation.
What is the evidence?
Studies have shown that tai chi improves quality of life, balance, agility, flexibility and muscle tone in cancer survivors. It may also help reduce fatigue, anxiety, depression and stress.
The existing 7 offers of free of charge Care Days are still available thanks to the generosity of our marvellous sponsors:
The amazing and friendly Markos MY Hair offers a professional hair shampoo and treatment in its super modern salon.
Beauty Salon by Elena, attached to Markos MY Hair salon, is having a complete makeover and looking amazing, and offers a beautifully relaxing full or partial body massage and is happy to take your bookings for a Care Day pampering session, through our Care Days website.
Both the above have lovely premises near Chlorakas and the offer is for a cancer patient or someone recently bereaved through cancer.
The lovely Elysia Breeze champagne breakfast for two has been very popular for cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer, offering a patient and friend or carer, the opportunity of a champagne(Cava) breakfast surrounded by water fountains.
The beautiful 5 star Annabelle Hotel is available for Care Days bookings for a free day pass for a cancer patient and friend, relative or carer, or someone recently bereaved through cancer, either inside the spa or outside by the pool with an Eu15 voucher for you to spend as you wish.
The 5 Star King Evelthon Hotel has kindly offered use of its indoor pool and sauna.
The Sea Caves Restaurant and Bar offers anyone diagnosed with cancer in the last 3 years plus a partner or carer, or anyone recently bereaved through cancer plus a friend, one free drink overlooking what must be one of the finest seaviews in Cyprus with sunsets thrown in as well!
In summer, Care Days will still be offering to children with cancer an afternoon pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child with cancer (over the age of 6) plus one parent.
It is easy to book, just go to our website www.caredayscyprus and go to booking forms… available multilingual.
Thanks to the generosity of Katie at Marry Me Cyprus and L’Chateau, we are having a party with drinks and nibbles in June at the beautiful L’Chateau near Kissonerga, to celebrate those of us that are still in remission, our wonderful sponsors and media partners and to celebrate the third birthday of Care Days and the first birthday of Care Days Dreams.
There are still a very few places for those of you that have not yet booked a Care Day with us!
Again thanks to Marry Me Cyprus we are delighted to announce that the Free champagne afternoon tea at the lovely 5 star Elysium Hotel has been won by a lady who has been diagnosed with Angiosarcoma, which has returned and for which she will be having a major operation this week. Mrs.P wrote: “Thank you God, that is fabulous!”
Thank you Marry Me Cyprus for your kindness to others.

CARE DAY DREAMS
We have made two more Dreams come true this month:
The first to a lady whose husband had cancer 2 years ago and then she had cancer 8 months later. They have chosen to go to Chania and we are paying for her flights . We also hope to be able to negotiate a Care Day for her through our Care Days cooperation with Orizondas in Chania, which would be a further bonus of cooperation.
Mrs.L wrote: ”I am sitting here in shock.   I really am and with tears in my eyes. I can’t believe your kindness, Care Days is such a lovely idea and I thank you so much. I had to read your email twice.”
Mrs. S wrote about her Dream in March:
“Dear Dream Team,
What can I say? The hugest of thanks for bringing my stepdaughter, Liza, to Cyprus. To be able to share with her, her father's final resting place was incredibly emotional but also, in a strange way, very comforting. Final closure for both of us. I had an amazing 5 days with her; many shared tears of remembrance and lots of laughter. It was the best tonic I could have ever asked for!! “
It is comments like these that make Care Days and Care Days Dreams, so very special.
Care Days Dreams may be booked through our website: www.caredayscyprus.com
The success of Tom’s Double Marathon for the five cancer support groups that we invited to join us has made us realize that in order to offer more Dreams we need to now comply with government requirements and thanks to a really lovely lawyer we have started the process of registering a not for profit company and name so that we will be in a position to actively raise money for Care Days Dreams in the future.
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of individuals who have offered to support us once we are registered.
For example, two generous individuals, one from Helen and Charles Hair Salon, have offered to pay for a Dream …how amazing is that?
The Winkles have kindly agreed to continue to support Care Days Dreams as they know that all the money they raise amongst themselves goes directly to the cancer patients. We three volunteers take no money or expenses and our recent trip to South Africa to see what help we could give the less well off cancer patients in South Africa was paid for in total by ourselves.
This trip was very successful as we were fortunate to meet up with CANSA, the cancer Association of South Africa with whom we have signed a two year contract to launch Care Days and Care Days Dreams in the Western Cape. 
We were lucky enough to meet up with Dorothy Duplooy and Abeda Steenkamp and were inspired by their selfless dedication to help cancer patients through CANSA which has been going nearly 100 years. Poverty in South Africa is a staggering 60% and only 16% of the population can afford private cancer diagnosis, with the result that, as Dorothy keeps telling the government in press and TV, all too frequently the patients do not get diagnosed until it is too late. Cancer levels are very high and to be able to help in a very small way the amazing job that CANSA does in South Africa is very humbling.
We would like to stress that all the money used to buy Dreams there in the next two years is coming from our fabulous double marathon runner Tom Schnitzius, who has raised funds for CANSA Care Days in South Africa through his tax registered Charity in the USA. 
Soon we will be able to tell you about the fabulous Dreams programme that we are putting together in the Western Cape where so much less buys so much more!
Care Days.... Live the Dream
www.caredayscyprus.com

NEW OPTION, NUMBER 9!!

Dominique Kana has very kindly offered her Tai Chi classes in her beautiful serene garden, in Chloraka FREE of charge to Care Days cancer patients!

Tai Chi combines gentle movement, deep breathing techniques and meditation. Movements create stability in the body, reflecting an ancient Chinese concept of balance known as Yin and Yang. The breath work of tai chi is calming and meditative. Creating and holding the poses helps to loosen and strengthen the muscles.
During class there will be serene music playing. The class usually starts with warm-up exercises. You will be shown different moves and assisted to perform them. 
Studies have shown that tai chi improves quality of life, balance, agility, flexibility and muscle tone in cancer survivors. It may also help reduce fatigue, anxiety, depression and stress.    CLICK HERE TO BOOK!!


Care Days have paid over €3000 for Dreams for 13 patients in the last 7 months and the effect that it has had on them really seems to have changed their lives which is very humbling for us.
As Mrs W said :
“Thank you so very much. This news brought tears to my eyes - tears of joy. No words can really express my gratitude and I know my stepdaughter will say the same. The cancer journey is long, arduous and often lonely, making what you lovely people do priceless. Thank you the Dream Team.”
As one of our terminal patients wrote :
“You have made our day, week and month - so thank you Care Days and your friends. What Care Days has done for us is getting us through the dark days xx”


COMPETITION TIME!!!

Marry Me Cyprus, apart from generously  sponsoring Tom’s Care Days Dreams Double Marathon running shirts, for CPSG and Breast Of Friends, together with Twenty 4 Seven Security, have kindly offered
Two FREE Champagne afternoon teas to a cancer patient and partner or carer at the 5 star Elysium Hotel.

To enter tell us what, as a cancer patient, this would mean to you CLICK HERE. The winner will be announced in April.


Tom's Care Days Double Marathon results

The totals are in, although I am still hoping for more from one sponsor who I have been unable to see. 
I set us all a target of €12,000, but must admit that we did not make that. 
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We did not make 14,000.
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We did not make 16,000
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We did not make 18,000
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I know what you are thinking now... That we made 20,000?
 
But no, we made the amazing total of 
€22,000 to help cancer patients in our different ways !! 
 
Congratulations to all of you for your hard work. 
This represents an amazing figure of over €100 per team member but is skewed by the remarkable €3,000 raised by Tom for Care Days Dreams in South Africa, so it is never likely to be replicated.
Also we have to deduct the entry fees of €2000, advertising and shirt printing costs which Care Days had to cover but it is a remarkable achievement.
Thank you all. 
Kindest regards
Andrew and the Dream Team 

NEW!!! 8TH OPTION FOR CANCER PATIENTS 

 
Gayle Bevan a professional  photographer is very kindly offering around €150 worth of family photos to Care Days cancer patients. These will bring lasting memories for the family of terminal patients soon after diagnosis or with recently diagnosed patients before or after cancer therapy. 

Gayle has experience Volunteering in a Hospice in the U.K, and as a volunteer Photographer for Remember My Baby, also in the U.K.

Gayle understands that this may not be for everyone but Andrew Lauder remembers when he recently applied for a new driving license they refused to accept his new photo as they said it was impossible for him to look younger. Then he realised that he had just been diagnosed with cancer in the old photo and the comparison of these two photos has made him realise just how lucky he has been.

To make a booking request click here

Care Days would like to thank Marry Me Cyprus and Gayle Bevan for their generous offers to help cancer patients in Cyprus.


CARE DAYS REALLY DO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE.”Ms.K

Super Dreams valued up to €500 now available for terminally ill cancer patients.

In a major development, made possible by the continuing support from the Winkles and anticipated sponsorship from Tom’s Double Marathon, Andrew Lauder, the founder of Care Days is very proud and happy to announce that a limited number of Super Dreams can now be offered to terminally ill cancer patients to a value of €500 each.

The idea is the brainchild of Andrew’s partner Jenny, as without exception, the 12 patients who have already enjoyed a Care Days Dream, have all said that they feel that there are other cancer patients worse off than themselves who deserve a Dream more than they do. When Jenny suggested to Andrew and Charlotte that we should increase the value of Care Days Dreams for terminally ill cancer patients , they all thought it was a “brilliant idea” to have a 2 tier system for Dreams, so that patients who are curable know that they are not taking a Dream away from a terminally ill cancer patient .

The fact is that none of us on the Dream Team really realized just how much our Care Days programme, initially, and now our Dreams programme, would mean to cancer patients, and it was only when more and more testimonials kept coming in, including a lovely letter of thanks from the Cyprus Minister of Health,  that we realized the extent of what our Care Days programme was achieving for our patients ….. and it was very humbling and gratifying to know that we really are changing people’s lives and to be honest with you, we have all felt very emotional about the kind comments that we have received.

If you have any doubts about how Care Days Dreams and Super Dreams can help you as a cancer patient, the smile on the face of terminally ill cancer patient Tony and his son Nick, really does say it all, when we managed to achieve the impossible and obtain seats for them on the halfway line in the match against Manchester United ,with help from Dr. Astras and Nottingham Forest .


“Care Days Saved my life and gave me hope. Over the last 6 months Care Days have supported so many individuals like myself and my family and they truly care about the people and families that come into their lives. Their emotional support is invaluable when hope is lost. Care Days offers a chance to enjoy different social events and relaxation whilst people continue their fight against their disease. The emotional support allows people to know they are not alone and their families have somewhere to turn when things get rough or even when good news needs to be shared as they know Andrew and Jenny and Charlotte care. I genuinely cannot thank Andrew enough! “ Mr. D

“So when my parents told me that Care Days had arranged for me and my dad to see Nottingham Forest v Manchester Utd I was absolutely shocked. Firstly because I’d assumed that when they were in the UK the support would end and they’d wish each other well and part ways, and secondly that getting Forest tickets at the time was next to impossible. Words cannot describe how much the Care Days Team’s actions, help, and support have meant to me and my family.” Nick 

Just last week, another double cancer patient who also lost her husband to cancer, wrote:

“The support Care Days has given me after my own diagnoses and losing the love of my life has been immeasurable and helped me to achieve greater inner peace. “ Mrs. W


 

Sunday 3rd March 2024
Logicom Cyprus Marathon
Tom's Double Marathon for Care Days  -  83km non-stop. Absolutely amazing!
 
TEAM Care Days
what an amazing job you all did yesterday and thank you so very much for taking part and for your wonderful sponsorship.
I will have the total raised by the end of this week and it is looking very good so far.
Thank you sooo much for what you have all done for cancer patients.
Andrew and the Dream Team
CARE DAYS REALLY DO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE.”Ms.K
Super Dreams valued up to Eu 500 now available for terminally ill cancer patients.
 

In a major development, made possible by the continuing support from the Winkles and anticipated sponsorship from Tom’s Double Marathon, Andrew Lauder, the founder of Care Days is very proud and happy to announce that a limited number of Super Dreams can now be offered to terminally ill cancer patients to a value of €500 each.

The idea is the brainchild of Andrew’s partner Jenny, as without exception, the 12 patients who have already enjoyed a Care Days Dream, have all said that they feel that there are other cancer patients worse off than themselves who deserve a Dream more than they do. When Jenny suggested to Andrew and Charlotte that we should increase the value of Care Days Dreams for terminally ill cancer patients, they all thought it was a “brilliant idea” to have a 2 tier system for Dreams, so that patients who are curable know that they are not taking a Dream away from a terminally ill cancer patient.


From Mr D, one of our terminally ill patients:

"A big thank you to Andrew, Jenny and Charlotte from Care Days for organising the Dream Come True for myself and my son.
On 30/12/23 Nick and I went to see Nottingham Forest v Man United at the Forest ground in Nottingham.
What a fantastic experience to spend time with my son watching a game we both love - it was a most memorable day and will be in my memory and heart for the rest of my life.
The lead up to the match gave me something to look forward to in the bad days and something to reflect on after.
This experience was something beyond our dreams.
This is all thanks to Care Days Dreams and a group of individuals who got together to make the impossible happen.
Over the last 6 months Care Days have supported so many individuals like myself and my family. They truly care about the people and families that come into their lives. Their emotional support is invaluable when hope is lost. Care Days offers a chance to enjoy different social events and relaxation whilst people continue their fight against their disease. The emotional support allows people to know they are not alone and their families have somewhere to turn when things get rough or even when good news needs to be shared as they know Andrew and Jenny care.

From Mr D junior:
"I always felt like my parents were in good hands in Cyprus, especially as Care Days were always supporting my father throughout with his cancer treatment. But I did miss being able to see them on a regular basis, and through work and family commitments I couldn’t spend as much time with them as I’d have liked. So when they arrived back in the UK in November I was thrilled, but concerned that they wouldn’t have the support they’d enjoyed from Care Days after they moved.
So when my parents told me that Care Days had arranged for me and my dad to see Nottingham Forest v Manchester Utd I was absolutely shocked. Firstly because I’d assumed that when they were in the UK that the support would end and they’d wish each other well and part ways, and secondly that getting Forest tickets at the time was next to impossible.
I’ve never been to a live football game with my dad before and it is a memory I’ll cherish forever, not only because of Care Days' generosity but also because Forest won 2-1!
I genuinely cannot thank Andrew enough!
Words cannot describe how much his actions, help, and support have meant to me and my family."
The smiles say it all
 

 
           

Join the Fun with a 5k Fun run/walk in the 26th Logicom Paphos Marathon
Sunday 3rd March 2024

to support your choice of four great cancer support organisations:
Care Days and Care Days Dreams, St Michael’s Hospice Charity, 
The Friends Hospice or Cancer Patient’s Support Group.

This will be an historical event to see a legend from Colorado, Thomas Schnitzius in action in Paphos.
Tom has completed 55 marathons and 56 ultra-marathons, the Rocky Mountain Slam (four 100-mile races in four months) twice, the Grand Slam of Ultra-running and the Hardrock 100 trail run four times. He is an inspiration at 70 years young!

Support Tom’s Care Days Double Marathon to help cancer patients. He will run nonstop, not one but two marathons in one day back to back starting with the Logicom Paphos 26th Marathon on Sunday 3rd March 2024 from Aphrodite’s Rock to Paphos Harbour, then along the coast to near Agios Georgios and back! A whopping total of 52 miles or 83 kms!

To support him and raise money for cancer support, you can take part in the 5k Fun run/walk, just 1 hour back along the beautiful coastline to Paphos Harbour, raise money for one of four great cancer care organisations and be there to give a rousing welcome to Tom as he completes his first marathon and then at the end of his second marathon that evening. He would welcome pacers at the end of his marathons.  The Care Days Dream Team will be with him through all this.

You will receive a FREE running t-shirt, medallion, individual timing, be cheered on by large crowds and a great feeling as you cross the finishing line having accomplished the flat 5kms ending up along the coastal path, with a FREE beer at the end!!! Minimum €40 sponsorship is required from each walker, please.

Or……..choose to run the 10k, half marathon or full marathon.

Whatever you achieve, be a hero for a morning and do something really great for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

As Care Days Administrator Charlotte is kindly managing all the registrations with the race organisers,
please download and print the below Walker Form - choosing which charity you wish to support here below:

Or visit any of the St Michael’s Hospice Charity Shops or Friends Hospice Charity Shops to collect the forms. 
Invite friends to join your team so you can raise more money and receive your sponsorship forms, once your team is complete and Walker Form emailed to us or returned to the charity shop, as soon as possible.  ALL the money you and your team raise after deducting the €20 Group entry fee will go to the Charity of your choice, you will pay them directly once you have collected your sponsorship money.

You can download and print off the sponsor forms here below or collect from any of the St Michael’s Hospice Charity Shops or Friends Hospice Charity Shops:

PLEASE NOTE:  "Join the fun" Walker Forms must be sent to us by January 21st 2024
 
Tom is doing this for cancer patients throughout Cyprus, so have a fun day out and walk or run 5k to help cancer patients in Tom’s Care Days Double Marathon.

Whichever individual raises the greatest amount of sponsorship money for any Charity will receive a bottle of Champagne donated by the Care Days Dream Team.

Thank you.

Andrew, Founder Care Days
and his Dream Team.

 

 


24th July 2023

WE MADE IT INTO THE CYPRUS MAIL!!
 
 
 

 

23rd June 2023

CARE DAYS DREAMS LAUNCH…
Making dreams come true for more cancer patients.
Andrew Lauder, the founder of Care Days, is delighted to announce yet another extension of the rapidly growing Care Days project, helping patients with cancer to “live the dream” by offering various pampering options completely free of charge.
Andrew’s dream was always to enable a small number of cancer patients to be able to make their own dream come true through Care Days, but as Care Days has been funded entirely by themselves and Charlotte, their administrator, from  Charlotte Graphic and Website Design,  funding this has not been possible until now.
The current offering of seven different options for cancer patients all kindly offered free of charge by the service providers will of course continue through the booking form on our website www.caredayscyprus.com but in addition to this, thanks to a very generous group of individuals in the Winkle Club, founded in the UK in 1900, with Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Montgomery and members of the Royal Family as members, they have selected to sponsor Care Days in Cyprus and will pay directly to the service provider to enable a limited number of cancer patients to make their own dreams come true.
Priority will be given to terminal cancer patients but we will also make funds available for those who have recently been diagnosed with cancer in the Paphos Region.

We hope to be able to offer up to 10 Care Days Dreams a year valued at €250 each!! 
If, however, a child with terminal cancer wanted to go to Disneyland Paris, we would be able to consider paying the off peak airfare for the child and one parent up to €500. Can you imagine the happiness that this would bring?
What would be your Care Days Dream?
A trip to the UK off peak to visit the family or paying for a family member to come over to see you?
A night in a seaview room at the beautiful 5 star Annabelle Hotel, or a seafront villa/apartment for a night?
A morning in a speed boat in Latchi or a day trip on one of the many boat tours in Paphos?
A dinner for the patient and partner at your favourite restaurant ?
A flight to beautiful Chania, Crete?

These are just a few of the Care Days Dreams that we could make come true for cancer patients, thanks to the generosity of the Winkle Club members and contributions from wonderful friends.
But what we really want is for YOUR dreams to come true.
Andrew and his partner well understand the trauma caused by a diagnosis of cancer and Care Days was set up to help give some respite from the fear and uncertainty and a break for those with cancer. So far we have given a Care Day to over 120 people, but now we can offer a few patients something even more amazing!

There are three ways that you can apply:
1. By reference from your oncologist, or oncology nurse.
2. By applying here on our website and tell us why a Care Days Dream would mean so much to you. Your information will of course be kept confidential.
3.  A friend or carer may recommend you by applying through our website


I can imagine that some of the readers will think “what is the catch? Surely nobody gives something away for nothing?”
The fact is that Care Days costs are covered by ourselves  and Charlotte, who also does an amazing job for us on design, website and administration. Added to that there really are some very, very kind and generous people in Cyprus as the story below will explain to you and Care Days owes a big thank you to the Paphos Post, Viva FM, Markos MY Hair, Beauty Salon by Elena, The Annabelle Hotel,the Elysia Restaurant, the Sea Caves Restaurant  and the King Evelthon Hotel.

We were recently approached by a lady whose husband had just been unexpectedly diagnosed with a particularly nasty form of terminal cancer. They were both frightened and needed reassurance which I hope we were able to give them as part of the Care Days service based on our own experience and we corresponded every day for two weeks. They both enjoyed a Care Day, but at the same time I had received an initial approach from the Chairman of the Winkle Club saying that they would like to pay for some of the services direct. I immediately realized that this could be the ideal way to offer Care Days Dreams and they very kindly agreed a few weeks later.
Without making any promises I asked Mrs.X what would her husband’s dream be if it could be fulfilled.
She replied that he would love to fly to the UK for a hug with his son and to play golf with him.
Because the timing was critical as he was just about to start chemo, we agreed to  pay for his ticket, so we met them for four hours and talked about everything that was on their mind and then we made the offer to pay for his flight to the UK which they immediately rejected as they felt that we were already doing enough for Care Days. 
Two days later, God definitely was looking after us, as we had invited two friends for dinner and I happened to mention what we were hoping to do with the Winkle Club. They immediately said they would pay for the air ticket, and brought the money round the next day. So, for those of you that doubt, there really are some amazing people in Cyprus who are prepared to help others less fortunate than themselves.
Mr. X flies to the Uk to play golf with his son very soon and the utter joy and disbelief when we handed the ticket over was one of the most beautiful moments of our lives and made us realise that this is what we must continue to do with the generous sponsorship from the Winkle Club members.
Mrs. X commented:
“Oh my goodness. You do not know how crucial the timing is for your email and wonderful news. My husband had a dreadful day on Friday - I haven’t seen him that low and it took a lot to bring him back. He felt so ill, hadn’t slept properly and was exhausted which I think exaggerated the problem. Yesterday was a better day and today better again so back on track but he is so fragile emotionally."
"Just read my husband your emails and he is absolutely delighted - very emotional in a good way. He cannot really believe people he does not know  would do this for him and wanted to again express his massive  thanks to you and your friends at Care Days. Take care."
"You have made our day, week and month - so thank you Care Days and your friends.
What Care Days has done for us is getting us through the dark days xx”

Care Days ….Live the Dream
 

24th April 2023

NEW OPTION!
Care Days is delighted to confirm that the beautiful seafront Sea Caves Lounge Bar Cafe & Restaurant in Peyia has very kindly agreed to join the Care Days team of supporters!
They offer anyone diagnosed with cancer in the last 3 years plus a partner or carer, or anyone recently bereaved through cancer plus a friend, one free drink overlooking what must be one of the finest seaviews in Cyprus with sunsets thrown in as well!
This offer is available once, even if you have already enjoyed a different Care Day, but MUST be prebooked using the booking form.
You are more  than welcome to enjoy a second drink or a delicious home cooked meal at your own expense and if you wish to have a meal, please tick the box on our booking form and, depending on availability, we will try to book you a seafront table. 
This offer is available either for lunchtime or evenings on a Tuesday and is strictly limited to only 2 people a week. 
Our Founder, Andrew, is a regular customer there and he has found that the magnificent seaview helps put cancer in perspective. 
All of us at Care Days would like to thank the owners of Sea Caves restaurant and bar for their very generous and thoughtful offer. 

FEBRUARY 2023
BREAKING NEWS...
The Ayii Anargyri Spa have recently been taken over by an Israeli company and sadly they are no longer willing to offer their spa package for Care Days patients. We will be looking for an alternative hotel with a spa, who cares about cancer patients.
If anyone has a contact which could be of help, please contact us
Thank you.

Paphos Post - February Edition!!
 

January 2023

In the last year over 100 patients have received free of charge pampering sessions and we and other Care Days sponsors have received amazing press and radio coverage.
Andrew hopes to take Care Days to Limassol and other regions n Cyprus and has already reached an agreement to launch it in Crete, which has a higher number of cancer diagnoses per 100,000 population than Cyprus.
In Crete, an agreement has been reached to form a co-operation with ORIZONDAS, the leading Cretan non profit cancer support association launched 18 years ago. Care Days will be launched there in 2023.
We would really appreciate those who have long hair over 20cm cut, to please donate it to Care Days.
Please do something really great today and help people with cancer at no extra cost to yourself.
 
 

January 2023

 
Care Days wishes a Happy New Year to all cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer. 
Care Days, a not for profit organisation set up by a cancer patient, offers completely free of charge pampering treats to those diagnosed with cancer during the last three years in the Paphos region, as well as to those bereaved through cancer thanks to the wonderful support from its sponsors , Cancer Patients Support Group, PASYKAF, Paphos Post and Viva fm Radio.
So far over 100 patients have benefitted from the Care Days programme, so please look at the testimonials from some of our patients on our website www.caredayscyprus.com
The amazing and friendly Markos MY Hair offers a professional hair shampoo and treatment in its super modern salon.
 Beauty Salon by Elena, attached to Markos MY Hair salon, offers a beautifully relaxing full or partial body massage and is happy to take your bookings for a Care Day pampering session, through our Care Days website.
The lovely Elysia Breeze champagne breakfast for two has been very popular for cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer, offering a patient and friend or carer, the opportunity of a champagne(Cava) breakfast surrounded by water fountains .
The relaxing Ayii Anargyri Spa is set in the most beautiful gardens, with wonderful spa facilities, and is available for Care Days bookings for a cancer patient and friend or carer.
A big thank you to all our major sponsors above, who offer their services completely free of charge and without whom Care Days would not exist.
The beautiful 5 star Annabelle Hotel is available for Care Days bookings for a day pass for two either inside the spa or outside by the pool with an Eu15 voucher for you to spend as you wish.
Please remember that, thanks to our generous sponsors, all these treats are completely FREE OF CHARGE and we are now taking bookings for 2023 on our multilingual website.
Next month Care Days will be launching another service for cancer patients in conjunction with Markos MY Hair, Pasykaf in Cyprus and Orizondas in Crete. Watch this space for details of this exciting new development!
Thanks to everyone and in particular the Paphos Post, for supporting our Care Days initiative and a happy New Year to all Paphos Post readers.

October 2022

"Care Days is bringing light into what can be a real scary and dark place for cancer patients.  Thank you for the great job you are doing. Keep doing it." Nurse Paola - July 2021
"I definitely benefitted from Care Days, we had such fun at the Elysia Breeze and it truly lifted my spirits at a very dark point in my life."  Mrs S. W  - October 2022

Thanks to all of our supporters, Care Days is proud to announce that Care Days has made its 100th booking after just 15 months in operation!!
How lucky we are to be supported by so very many organisations. 
Advertising help from Viva fm, Paphos Post and Cyprus Living. 

Care Days so generously offered by Markos MY Hair, Beauty Salon by Elena, Elysia Breeze Restaurant, the Ayii Anargyri Spa. 
Support from Pasykaf, Cancer Patient's Support Group, Paphos Bereavement Group and Charlotte Graphic and Website Designer plus numerous advertisers. 
Please look at the testimonials on our website and you will see what an amazing effect Care Days has had on the 100 recipients.
You, our supporters and advertisers, have done something amazing and great and helped so, so many people diagnosed with cancer or bereaved through cancer. 
You, our Care Days recipients have been kind enough to tell us with your testimonials, how much Care Days has meant to you. 
Words can never be enough, but 
Thank you, thank you, thank you. 
Kindest regards
Andrew (founder) and administrator and Charlotte - Graphic & Website Designer


April 2022

The Paphos Post and Revival shops are holding a Revival Fashion Show on Saturday April 16th in the huge carpark in front of the REVIVAL Shops and Paphos Post (in Kissonerga). The Classic Car Show will be all day from 10am, there will also be a bar, music and a few stalls. The Fashion Show will be at 3pm. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Paphos Cancer Patient's Support Group and the Breast Of Friends.

 
Judith from the Paphos Post has asked if any cancer sufferers or those bereaved through cancer would like to be a model for a few minutes. It seems like a great idea and I have volunteered, so if I can do it, so can you!
The guys can enjoy the Classic Car Show and we can make fools of ourselves and show the world that cancer can be beaten.
 
On that subject I am happy to tell you that I am still in complete remission after my last CT scan and we would love to hear from all of you when you get the all clear as it really is something to shout about.
Keep smiling and hope to see you all on Saturday April 16th., as Judith at the Paphos Post has supported Care Days from its inception, so it would be nice to help her.
 
If you would like to be a model for a day and be in competition with Kate Moss and let Claudia Schiffer eat her heart out, please contact me on :
Caredayscyprus@aol.com
 
Let's do it, have some fun and help two really worthwhile charities.
Kindest regards,
Andrew Lauder
 

March 2022

Care Days are happy to confirm that all five options are now available once more completely FREE OF CHARGE  to patients diagnosed with cancer in the Paphos region and those bereaved through cancer. 
  • MY Markos Hair treatment and shampoo. 
  • Massage at Beauty Salon by Elena.
  • Champagne breakfast at the Elysia Breeze. 
  • A day at the Ayii Anargyri Spa in Miliou. 
  • A day pass including €15 to spend at the Annabelle Hotel Paphos. 
All the above keep rigorously to the Covid regulations. 
Also Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena have very kindly offered another treatment even if you have already enjoyed a Care Day there or at another of our generous sponsors. 
The coffee afternoon so kindly sponsored by the Paphos Post will now take place in May, if the number of Covid cases has hopefully declined. 
Care Days is also looking at how to help three  children and their families from Ukraine who have had to stop their treatment but who have been most generously offered treatment in Nicosia by the Elpida Foundation. 
Care Days.....Live the Dream 

A message from Andrew the Founder of Care Days:

January and February have been very quiet for Care Days, as those of us who have cancer have been keeping well away from everyone as a result of the dramatic increase in daily Covid cases.
I imagine as the weather improves and Covid declines, we will get out more, wearing our masks, and I wanted to pass on some important information:
The amazing and friendly Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena have remained open all this year and are happy to take your bookings for a Care Day pampering session, through our website.
The lovely Elysia Breeze is re opening on March 10th and has been very popular for cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer.
The relaxing Ayii Anargyri Spa has stayed open all this year and is available for Care Days bookings.
A big thank you to all our major sponsors above, who offer their services completely free of charge and without whom Care Days would not exist.
Finally, the Annabelle Hotel has stayed open all this year and is available for Care Days bookings.
I treated myself to a Care Day at the Annabelle two weeks ago, on a wet, windy and cold Sunday…….. and it was marvellous!
 
The spa on the top floor has a lovely heated pool and the best views of Paphos harbour. The rain outside did not bother us as it was snug and warm in the spa.
As usual, the staff showed why the Annabelle has achieved its five star status, from the front desk, to the bar and restaurant waiters, to the lady in the spa and the managers, the service was impeccable.
We were offered dressing gowns, towels, a locker and slippers and the pool is not open to children between 12 and 3.00p.m.
We then had a beautiful 3 course buffet lunch for only Eu20 and please remember that the day passes, for which I pay as my contribution to Care Days, include a Eu15 rebate to be used in the hotel. Please also remember that the restaurant closes at 2.00 p.m. so try to get in early.
 
Other exciting news is that thanks to Judith and the Paphos Post and the Care Days competition they held, we will be holding our first coffee afternoon in late April, at the request of many Care Days patients.
The first one is being very kindly sponsored by the Paphos Post, with a little something extra for those cancer patients who have lost their hair. Details will be in the next edition of the Paphos Post.
Other exciting news is that we have negotiated a discount for Care Days at the Amathus Beach Hotel in Limassol to offer day passes to those diagnosed with cancer in the Limassol District or bereaved through cancer and we are now actively looking for a nice restaurant to offer a champagne breakfast for two in Limassol and a hair and beauty salon to offer their services free of charge to Care Days.
If any of you Paphos Post readers have any contacts in Limassol, who you think may help us, please contact me on:
caredayscyprus@aol.com
 
Finally a very big thank you to our sponsors, Paphos Post, Viva fm, Martika’s Kitchen, GLI Ioannides Honda, Centroptical opticians, The Amphitheatre Café, Charlotte Graphic and Website Design, Angel Guardians, Pasykaf, Cancer Patient’s Support Group and Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena.
Also a very big welcome to our NEW sponsors for 2022, Mornflake Mighty Oats (now on sale in several Paphos supermarkets and founded in 1675!) The great TLC School and G&P Prokataskevastiki, the place for tiles, bathrooms and much more.
 
If you would like to sponsor advertising of Care Days and your company, and do something great to make cancer patients in the Paphos District and those bereaved through cancer aware of what Care Days offers, please contact me on the email address below:
caredayscyprus@aol.com.
 
Care Days….Live the dream

GB masters basketball team tshirt with care days

Care Days logo printed on the GB Masters Basketball Team's t-shirts, paid for personally by the Andrew Lauder whose son Bruce is in the basketball squad playing for Team GB in the European Championships in Malaga in June.
We wish the GB Men all the best!!

WIN A MAKEOVER!! To the value of €100!!


Supporting FIMBA GB; Silver Partner, Men’s 40+ Team.

"On behalf of FIMBA GB Basketball and our o40’s men’s team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Care Days Cyprus for agreeing to be Silver Partners with us.
We very much look forward to helping to promote Care Days Cyprus, and our men’s over 40’s team will be proud to have the Charity’s logo displayed on their social media sites and T-shirts.
 
We are very excited at the prospect of participating in such an esteemed basketball event on the international stage, and I’m sure our talented team will do GB and our partners proud.
Thank you, once again, for your generous support."
Kind regards,
Maria Endacott-Heser
FIMBA GB delegate.
(On behalf of FIMBA GB)
Founder of Care Days, Andrew Lauder, is personally paying for this amazing sponsorship and promotion.

COMPETITION!!

WINNER !!!  CONGRATULATIONS TO PAOLA !!!
We had a great response to the below competition, thank you to everyone that entered. The winning testimonial came from Paola:
"Of course everyone loves to be pampered but there are moments in our life when you need it even more. For example, when you get through really devastating periods fighting with cancer or having lost a beloved one due to cancer. That's why I strongly believe that what Care Day's is doing, is something amazing. I've got through both of those dark periods and I can say that spending half a day not thinking bad, but just relaxing, was a balsam for my body and my soul."
 
 
are proud to sponsor a “Live the Dream” competition open to patients living in Cyprus,
who have been diagnosed with cancer plus their partner, and for those recently bereaved through cancer.
 
The winner will be the person who, in the opinion of the three judges from Cyprus Living and Care Days, sends in the most moving and accurate sentence about the effect that Care Days has on people with cancer or who have been bereaved through cancer. {Hint: if you need inspiration, go to the testimonials page of this website!}
 
The prize is :
A seaview swim up double room at the beautiful 5 star Evelthon Hotel on 30th September
{or different date if available,} with bed and breakfast, FREE waterpark, fruit and wine on arrival.

Care Days thanks Cyprus Living magazine for sponsoring this competition and Angel Guardians and the King Evelthon Hotel for their support.
 
- Competition ended on Sunday 26th September 2021 -

Care Days “A dramatic success” in first 3 months.

Andrew Lauder, the Founder of the Care Days Project, supported by CPSG and PASYKAF, helping patients diagnosed with cancer plus those recently bereaved through cancer, has told the Paphos Post that over 50 Care days have been granted in the first 3 months of operation against a budget of 100 for the first year.
Care Days offers six options of completely free of charge pampering sessions to patients diagnosed with cancer in the last three years, or four options for those recently bereaved through cancer. This has been made possible by the generosity of our main sponsors:
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, the fabulous Ayii Anargyri Spa and the Elysia Breeze Restaurant together with our media sponsors, Paphos Post, Viva Fm and our advertising sponsors:
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, Centroptical Opticians, GLI Ioannides Honda, Martika’s Kitchen, Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer, The Amphitheatre Cafe, and of course Viva FM Radio and Paphos Post for such wonderful support and to Cyprus Living Magazine.
Care Days is very happy to have received support from two new advertising sponsors for next year, the TLC School and Pro Act as well as Angel Guardians.
If you would like your company to be involved in our joint advertising programme next year, please contact: caredayscyprus@aol.com
As well as Dr. Christalla Phillipou and Nurse Olga at the Evangelismos Hospital in Paphos, Professor Astras, who has recently set up an oncology clinic at the St George Hospital in Paphos as well as at the American Medical Centre in Limassol and Paphos has agreed to support us in helping Care Days become established in Limassol and Nicosia, which is another major step forward for the Care Days Project in Cyprus.
“Yes, it sounds good. I will help as much as I can from my end. Just give me some time to work on it. I do believe it’s an amazing concept and that all doctors and patient advocates should support it!
Best Wishes
George”
Prof George Astras, Director of Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology Department | American Medical Center and Platonas Medical Center
Oncology Services in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos
The competition for a prize of a swim up double room at the 5 star King Evelthon Hotel with Cyprus Living will end this month with some very interesting entries.
Our co-operation with Angel Guardians and the Paphos Bereavement Group is working very well, helping those recently bereaved through cancer to enjoy a Care Day.
Care Days has now extended the offer for cancer patients in the Paphos District diagnosed within the last THREE years, not the two years previously offered.
Andrew, Charlotte and volunteers wish to thank everyone involved in making the Care Days project a success and helping cancer patients and those recently bereaved through cancer to “Live the Dream.”
Please click on the below leaflets to enlarge:

Dr. Astras has very kindly volunteered to help Care Days expand into Limassol District, then Nicosia during the next 12 months.
I do believe its an amazing concept and that all doctors and patient advocates should support it!"
1. Care Days will be on the British High Commission website.
2. More bookings coming in
3. Full page in Paphos Post August edition
4. Cyprus Living giving us 2 editorials plus a fabulous "Live the Dream" competition in conjunction with the 5 star King Evelthon Hotel.
5. The tie up with Angel Guardians is going very well for those bereaved through cancer and we hope to have English and Greek leaflet from printers very soon thanks to Guardian Angels Funeral Home and Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer
6. Support from both CPSG and PASYKAF and the Paphos Bereavement Group
7. Finally of course the great news about the Annabelle Hotel day passes as another option, which was always our founder's dream.
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Our logo was on a loop of photos of those relatives of attendees who have passed away from cancer. It was a very good evening in aid of CPSG.

Paphos Bereavement Group Meeting

Andrew will be the guest speaker at the Paphos Bereavement Group on Monday August 2nd, explaining what Care Days is now offering to those recently bereaved through cancer.

Annabelle Hotel Option - NEW!!

Thanks to voluntary funding from Andrew, Charlotte and friends, a new option is being added every Monday from 11.00-19.00 for one patient from the Paphos District diagnosed with cancer during the last 2 years plus partner, or a person recently bereaved through cancer. 
Care Days is paying for a Day Pass at the stunning 5 star beachfront Annabelle Hotel which includes a wooden lounger with extra thick cushions, a towel, a choice of 3 beautiful pools, superb service of drinks or meals at your lounger or two restaurants, with an €15 voucher generously provided by this magnificent hotel for drinks, food, or spa (after which you will have to pay yourself!)
Everything about this hotel justifies its 5 star rating, from the attentiveness of the staff to its beautiful landscaping and beachfront position. 
This hotel really does enable Care Days recipients to "Live the Dream." 
In the winter months participants may use the spa pool and the €15 may be used as a credit for spa treatments or food and drink. 
Please note that because of the Covid crisis Safe Passes MUST be produced and bookings may have to be cancelled and rebooked if the hotel closes temporarily for any reason. 
Please click on the images to enlarge them.

 

 
 
 

 

CARE DAYS EXCITING EXPANSION – MORE OPTIONS!

Now including partners of those recently bereaved through cancer.
Last week, Care Days agreed a joint marketing deal with Angel Guardians to offer selected Care Days pampering options to those partners recently bereaved through cancer.
Maureen Watt a Director of Angel Guardians Funeral Home and Andrew Lauder, the Founder of Care Days issued a joint statement :
“Angel Guardians are offering a caring and empathetic service to those bereaved through cancer. When Care Days approached us to tell us that they wanted to expand the Care Days options to those partners bereaved through cancer, it made very good sense for us both to work together at a time of great emotional strain for those who are bereaved.”
 
 
Maureen Watt and Andrew Lauder holding the new joint leaflet for the bereaved, which will be printed in both English and Greek.

 

"Care Days is bringing light into what can be a real scary and dark place for cancer patients. Thank you for the great job you are doing. Keep doing it!" 
Nurse Paola. 
 
So what exactly is Care Days offering to cancer patients and in some cases their partners?
Care Days offers a completely free of charge half day pampering session every week to cancer patients and in some cases their partners, thanks to the extreme generosity of our sponsors:
1. Champagne (Cava) breakfast for two cancer patients and partners at the lovely Elysia Breeze All Day Lounge Bar, outdoors by the peaceful fountains.
Or:
2. A full body massage, shampoo and hair treatment for two cancer patients at the first class Markos MY Hair Studio and Beauty Salon by Elena.
Or:
3. A full body massage for two cancer patients at Beauty Salon by Elena (located at Markos MY Hair Studio).
Or:
4. A half day pass for two cancer patients and their partners at the magnificent 4 star Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort comprising the use of their three natural sulphur spring therapy pools, relaxation room overlooking the citrus grove and outdoor spa pool. (Require oncologist's approval.)
Or:
5. Full day pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child who has been successfully treated for cancer over the age of 6 and under 18, plus one parent. Subject to approval from the child's oncologist.
Or:
6. Day Pass at the stunning 5 star beachfront Annabelle Hotel which includes a wooden lounger with extra thick cushions, a towel, a choice of 3 beautiful pools, superb service of drinks or meals at your lounger or two restaurants, with a €15 voucher generously provided by this magnificent hotel for drinks, food,  or spa (after which you will have to pay yourself!)
 
To apply please CLICK HERE to complete the booking form.
Thanks to our main sponsors above and to our radio sponsors, without whom Care Days would never have happened. You have all made a difference to the lives of cancer patients and those bereaved by cancer. 
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, Centroptical Opticians, GLI Ioannides Honda, Martika’s Kitchen, Charlotte Hadjikyriakou Graphic Design, The Amphitheatre Cafe, and of course Viva FM Radio and Paphos Post for such wonderful support.
My thanks to Cancer Patient’s Support Group, Angel Guardians, Daryl Fitzgerald and to Dr. Christalla Philippou, my wonderful oncologist.
Check out the moving testimonials, click here.

4th July 2021

I am very happy to tell you that we have today launched our Care Days website www.caredayscyprus.com
Available in any language (through the direct google translation button located on the website) and booking forms may now be completed there.
You will notice that there is a button for "Nominate a friend with cancer." This is because we were so touched when someone did just that last week, that we decided to make it a feature of our website.
Tuesday 6th July, just after 09.00 Cyprus time, Andrew, our Founder, is being interviewed by Viva FM, without whose support the project would not have got going. Viva Fm can be listened to online here: www.vivafm.fm
Andrew has some exciting news exclusively on Viva FM about a new expansion for Care Days involving a joint marketing agreement with a substantial and very well known Paphos company!
You will also be able to read about it later this week on our facebook page, our website located on "latest news," and in the Paphos Post in August; after the very generous full page editorial they have given to Care Days once again in July.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

 

 
 

 


 

Care Days update to sponsors - June 2021

Care Days update to sponsors.
Thanks again to all of you for so kindly supporting the Care Days project.
The support has been amazing, with front page and full inside page in the Paphos Post this week with 50,000 circulation, plus further editorial every month for the next 12 months, 7 advertisements a day on Viva Radio, with the first 2 months being paid for by myself, with subsequent months all generously sponsored by local businesses, Markos My Hair Studio and Elena's Beauty Salon, Centroptical Opticians, Martika's Kitchen, GLI Ioannides Honda and The Amphitheatre Cafe, administration being very kindly handled by my graphic designer Charlotte and support from Cancer Patient's Support Group, the German Oncology Centre, the Evangelismos Hospital cancer ward and my oncologist Dr. Christalla all distributing leaflets to cancer patients.
Of course none of this would be possible without the very generous main sponsors of Care Days :
The Ayii Anargyri Spa, Markos MY Hair and Elena's Beauty Salon, and the Elysia Breeze Restaurant.
My target is 100 people taking advantage of Care Days in a year and we have 18 bookings already in the first three weeks and some wonderful letters from patients saying how much they have enjoyed the day.
Thanks again, you have all done something really great.
Andrew Lauder
PS check out the link below for our English leaflet:
Care Days© Ελληνικό Φυλλάδιο:

PROUD SPONSOR OF CARE DAYS

Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer

www.facebook.com/graphicdesignerpaphos

www.charlotteh.eu


 

 
 

 


 

New option/location just confirmed / added!!  MAY 2021

NEW!!! A full day pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child with cancer (over the age of 6) plus one parent.

 
 
 
 

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GB masters basketball team tshirt with care days

Care Days logo printed on the GB Masters Basketball Team's t-shirts, paid for personally by the Andrew Lauder whose son Bruce is in the basketball squad playing for Team GB in the European Championships in Malaga in June.
We wish the GB Men all the best!!

WIN A MAKEOVER!! To the value of €100!!


Supporting FIMBA GB; Silver Partner, Men’s 40+ Team.

"On behalf of FIMBA GB Basketball and our o40’s men’s team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Care Days Cyprus for agreeing to be Silver Partners with us.
We very much look forward to helping to promote Care Days Cyprus, and our men’s over 40’s team will be proud to have the Charity’s logo displayed on their social media sites and T-shirts.
 
We are very excited at the prospect of participating in such an esteemed basketball event on the international stage, and I’m sure our talented team will do GB and our partners proud.
Thank you, once again, for your generous support."
Kind regards,
Maria Endacott-Heser
FIMBA GB delegate.
(On behalf of FIMBA GB)
Founder of Care Days, Andrew Lauder, is personally paying for this amazing sponsorship and promotion.

COMPETITION!!

WINNER !!!  CONGRATULATIONS TO PAOLA !!!
We had a great response to the below competition, thank you to everyone that entered. The winning testimonial came from Paola:
"Of course everyone loves to be pampered but there are moments in our life when you need it even more. For example, when you get through really devastating periods fighting with cancer or having lost a beloved one due to cancer. That's why I strongly believe that what Care Day's is doing, is something amazing. I've got through both of those dark periods and I can say that spending half a day not thinking bad, but just relaxing, was a balsam for my body and my soul."
 
 
are proud to sponsor a “Live the Dream” competition open to patients living in Cyprus,
who have been diagnosed with cancer plus their partner, and for those recently bereaved through cancer.
 
The winner will be the person who, in the opinion of the three judges from Cyprus Living and Care Days, sends in the most moving and accurate sentence about the effect that Care Days has on people with cancer or who have been bereaved through cancer. {Hint: if you need inspiration, go to the testimonials page of this website!}
 
The prize is :
A seaview swim up double room at the beautiful 5 star Evelthon Hotel on 30th September
{or different date if available,} with bed and breakfast, FREE waterpark, fruit and wine on arrival.

Care Days thanks Cyprus Living magazine for sponsoring this competition and Angel Guardians and the King Evelthon Hotel for their support.
 
- Competition ended on Sunday 26th September 2021 -

Care Days “A dramatic success” in first 3 months.

Andrew Lauder, the Founder of the Care Days Project, supported by CPSG and PASYKAF, helping patients diagnosed with cancer plus those recently bereaved through cancer, has told the Paphos Post that over 50 Care days have been granted in the first 3 months of operation against a budget of 100 for the first year.
Care Days offers six options of completely free of charge pampering sessions to patients diagnosed with cancer in the last three years, or four options for those recently bereaved through cancer. This has been made possible by the generosity of our main sponsors:
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, the fabulous Ayii Anargyri Spa and the Elysia Breeze Restaurant together with our media sponsors, Paphos Post, Viva Fm and our advertising sponsors:
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, Centroptical Opticians, GLI Ioannides Honda, Martika’s Kitchen, Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer, The Amphitheatre Cafe, and of course Viva FM Radio and Paphos Post for such wonderful support and to Cyprus Living Magazine.
Care Days is very happy to have received support from two new advertising sponsors for next year, the TLC School and Pro Act as well as Angel Guardians.
If you would like your company to be involved in our joint advertising programme next year, please contact: caredayscyprus@aol.com
As well as Dr. Christalla Phillipou and Nurse Olga at the Evangelismos Hospital in Paphos, Professor Astras, who has recently set up an oncology clinic at the St George Hospital in Paphos as well as at the American Medical Centre in Limassol and Paphos has agreed to support us in helping Care Days become established in Limassol and Nicosia, which is another major step forward for the Care Days Project in Cyprus.
“Yes, it sounds good. I will help as much as I can from my end. Just give me some time to work on it. I do believe it’s an amazing concept and that all doctors and patient advocates should support it!
Best Wishes
George”
Prof George Astras, Director of Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology Department | American Medical Center and Platonas Medical Center
Oncology Services in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos
The competition for a prize of a swim up double room at the 5 star King Evelthon Hotel with Cyprus Living will end this month with some very interesting entries.
Our co-operation with Angel Guardians and the Paphos Bereavement Group is working very well, helping those recently bereaved through cancer to enjoy a Care Day.
Care Days has now extended the offer for cancer patients in the Paphos District diagnosed within the last THREE years, not the two years previously offered.
Andrew, Charlotte and volunteers wish to thank everyone involved in making the Care Days project a success and helping cancer patients and those recently bereaved through cancer to “Live the Dream.”
Please click on the below leaflets to enlarge:

As well as close cooperation with Dr. Christalla Phillipou at the Evangelismos, Care Days now have support from Professor Astras who has opened a very modern and relaxing new Oncology Centre at the St. George Hospital in Paphos, together with ones on Limassol and Nicosia.
Dr. Astras has very kindly volunteered to help Care Days expand into Limassol District, then Nicosia during the next 12 months.
"I will help as much as I can from my end. I do believe its an amazing concept and that all doctors and patient advocates should support it!"
Prof George Astras
Director of Medical Oncology American Medical Center, Platanas Medical Center.

 

For more information please click here

OUR PROGRESS...

Thanks so much for your support. If you are interested in the exciting progress made by Care Days, please check out the Paphos Post with a generous full page again or Viva fm 104.3 on Tuesday at about 09.10.

2/8/2021

Lots of exciting things happening at Care Days in the last two amazing weeks:
1. Care Days will be on the British High Commission website.
2. More bookings coming in
3. Full page in Paphos Post August edition
4. Cyprus Living giving us 2 editorials plus a fabulous "Live the Dream" competition in conjunction with the 5 star King Evelthon Hotel.
5. The tie up with Angel Guardians is going very well for those bereaved through cancer and we hope to have English and Greek leaflet from printers very soon thanks to Guardian Angels Funeral Home and Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer
6. Support from both CPSG and PASYKAF and the Paphos Bereavement Group
7. Finally of course the great news about the Annabelle Hotel day passes as another option, which was always our founder's dream.
We are humbled by the support that Care Days have been offered especially from Viva fm with whom Andrew has his monthly interview on Tuesday about 09.10, Angel Guardians, the Paphos Post and all our other amazing supporters:
Cyprus Living, Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, the Ayii Anargyri spa, the Elysia Breeze, the Amphitheatre Cafe, Centroptical Opticians, GLI Ioannides Honda, Martika's Kitchen, Councillor Cathi Delaney, CPSG, PASYKAF, Fitzgerald Estates, Charlotte Graphic Designs and Dr. Christalla Phillipou.
THANK YOU for being part of the Care Days team helping cancer patients and those bereaved through cancer, to "Live the Dream."

1/8/2021

Our logo was on a loop of photos of those relatives of attendees who have passed away from cancer. It was a very good evening in aid of CPSG.

Paphos Bereavement Group Meeting

Andrew will be the guest speaker at the Paphos Bereavement Group on Monday August 2nd, explaining what Care Days is now offering to those recently bereaved through cancer.

Annabelle Hotel Option - NEW!!

Thanks to voluntary funding from Andrew, Charlotte and friends, a new option is being added every Monday from 11.00-19.00 for one patient from the Paphos District diagnosed with cancer during the last 2 years plus partner, or a person recently bereaved through cancer. 
Care Days is paying for a Day Pass at the stunning 5 star beachfront Annabelle Hotel which includes a wooden lounger with extra thick cushions, a towel, a choice of 3 beautiful pools, superb service of drinks or meals at your lounger or two restaurants, with an €15 voucher generously provided by this magnificent hotel for drinks, food, or spa (after which you will have to pay yourself!)
Everything about this hotel justifies its 5 star rating, from the attentiveness of the staff to its beautiful landscaping and beachfront position. 
This hotel really does enable Care Days recipients to "Live the Dream." 
In the winter months participants may use the spa pool and the €15 may be used as a credit for spa treatments or food and drink. 
Please note that because of the Covid crisis Safe Passes MUST be produced and bookings may have to be cancelled and rebooked if the hotel closes temporarily for any reason. 
Please click on the images to enlarge them.

CARE DAYS EXCITING EXPANSION – MORE OPTIONS!

Now including partners of those recently bereaved through cancer.
Last week, Care Days agreed a joint marketing deal with Angel Guardians to offer selected Care Days pampering options to those partners recently bereaved through cancer.
Maureen Watt a Director of Angel Guardians Funeral Home and Andrew Lauder, the Founder of Care Days issued a joint statement :
“Angel Guardians are offering a caring and empathetic service to those bereaved through cancer. When Care Days approached us to tell us that they wanted to expand the Care Days options to those partners bereaved through cancer, it made very good sense for us both to work together at a time of great emotional strain for those who are bereaved.”
 
 
Maureen Watt and Andrew Lauder holding the new joint leaflet for the bereaved, which will be printed in both English and Greek.
"Care Days is bringing light into what can be a real scary and dark place for cancer patients. Thank you for the great job you are doing. Keep doing it!" 
Nurse Paola. 
 
So what exactly is Care Days offering to cancer patients and in some cases their partners?
Care Days offers a completely free of charge half day pampering session every week to cancer patients and in some cases their partners, thanks to the extreme generosity of our sponsors:
1. Champagne (Cava) breakfast for two cancer patients and partners at the lovely Elysia Breeze All Day Lounge Bar, outdoors by the peaceful fountains.
Or:
2. A full body massage, shampoo and hair treatment for two cancer patients at the first class Markos MY Hair Studio and Beauty Salon by Elena.
Or:
3. A full body massage for two cancer patients at Beauty Salon by Elena (located at Markos MY Hair Studio).
Or:
4. A half day pass for two cancer patients and their partners at the magnificent 4 star Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort comprising the use of their three natural sulphur spring therapy pools, relaxation room overlooking the citrus grove and outdoor spa pool. (Require oncologist's approval.)
Or:
5. Full day pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child who has been successfully treated for cancer over the age of 6 and under 18, plus one parent. Subject to approval from the child's oncologist.
Or:
6. Day Pass at the stunning 5 star beachfront Annabelle Hotel which includes a wooden lounger with extra thick cushions, a towel, a choice of 3 beautiful pools, superb service of drinks or meals at your lounger or two restaurants, with a €15 voucher generously provided by this magnificent hotel for drinks, food,  or spa (after which you will have to pay yourself!)
 
To apply please CLICK HERE to complete the booking form.
Thanks to our main sponsors above and to our radio sponsors, without whom Care Days would never have happened. You have all made a difference to the lives of cancer patients and those bereaved by cancer. 
Markos MY Hair and Beauty Salon by Elena, Centroptical Opticians, GLI Ioannides Honda, Martika’s Kitchen, Charlotte Hadjikyriakou Graphic Design, The Amphitheatre Cafe, and of course Viva FM Radio and Paphos Post for such wonderful support.
My thanks to Cancer Patient’s Support Group, Angel Guardians, Daryl Fitzgerald and to Dr. Christalla Philippou, my wonderful oncologist.
Check out the moving testimonials, click here.

4th July 2021

I am very happy to tell you that we have today launched our Care Days website www.caredayscyprus.com
Available in any language (through the direct google translation button located on the website) and booking forms may now be completed there.
You will notice that there is a button for "Nominate a friend with cancer." This is because we were so touched when someone did just that last week, that we decided to make it a feature of our website.
Tuesday 6th July, just after 09.00 Cyprus time, Andrew, our Founder, is being interviewed by Viva FM, without whose support the project would not have got going. Viva Fm can be listened to online here: www.vivafm.fm
Andrew has some exciting news exclusively on Viva FM about a new expansion for Care Days involving a joint marketing agreement with a substantial and very well known Paphos company!
You will also be able to read about it later this week on our facebook page, our website located on "latest news," and in the Paphos Post in August; after the very generous full page editorial they have given to Care Days once again in July.
Thank you for your continued support.
 


Care Days update to sponsors - June 2021

Care Days update to sponsors.
Thanks again to all of you for so kindly supporting the Care Days project.
The support has been amazing, with front page and full inside page in the Paphos Post this week with 50,000 circulation, plus further editorial every month for the next 12 months, 7 advertisements a day on Viva Radio, with the first 2 months being paid for by myself, with subsequent months all generously sponsored by local businesses, Markos My Hair Studio and Elena's Beauty Salon, Centroptical Opticians, Martika's Kitchen, GLI Ioannides Honda and The Amphitheatre Cafe, administration being very kindly handled by my graphic designer Charlotte and support from Cancer Patient's Support Group, the German Oncology Centre, the Evangelismos Hospital cancer ward and my oncologist Dr. Christalla all distributing leaflets to cancer patients.
Of course none of this would be possible without the very generous main sponsors of Care Days :
The Ayii Anargyri Spa, Markos MY Hair and Elena's Beauty Salon, and the Elysia Breeze Restaurant.
My target is 100 people taking advantage of Care Days in a year and we have 18 bookings already in the first three weeks and some wonderful letters from patients saying how much they have enjoyed the day.
Thanks again, you have all done something really great.
Andrew Lauder
PS check out the link below for our English leaflet:
Care Days© Ελληνικό Φυλλάδιο:

PROUD SPONSOR OF CARE DAYS

Charlotte Graphic & Website Designer

www.facebook.com/graphicdesignerpaphos

www.charlotteh.eu



New option/location just confirmed / added!!  MAY 2021

NEW!!! A full day pass at the fabulous Leonardo Laura Splash Water Park for one child with cancer (over the age of 6) plus one parent.