The Nicholas Zoe Foundation and Boston Children’s Hospital will join forces in Cyprus on September 16, at the Old Town Hall in Nicosia, in an effort to advance paediatric research, speed up diagnosis and improve treatments for children with cancer.

The foundation is actively contributing to the global fight against childhood cancer by providing financial support to pioneering research programmes at Boston Children’s Hospital, described as the leading paediatric hospital in the US and one of the world’s foremost centres for paediatric research.

Held under the title “A Golden Effort – From Cyprus to Boston”, the event is under the auspices of President Nikos Christodoulides and draws inspiration from Gold September, the international awareness month for childhood cancer.

According to the statement, this initiative reflects a humanitarian and scientific commitment that begins in Cyprus and extends to Boston, with a vision to offer knowledge, treatment and a renewed perspective on life to children around the world.

During the event, leading scientists from Boston Children’s Hospital will outline the progress of a major research project supported by the foundation, the development of a non-invasive method for the early detection of Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive paediatric cancer, through liquid biopsy.

In addition, the evening will feature a charity art auction curated by art historian Maria Paphiti, showcasing works by Cypriot artists, with all proceeds going toward the foundation’s mission.

It is also mentioned that the Nicholas Zoe Foundation was established in 2023 by Alexia Potamitou in memory of her son, Nicholas Artemiou, who passed away at the age of nine after a battle with Ewing Sarcoma.

A radiant child, known for his rare sensitivity and kindness, Nicholas inspired those around him with his smile and love of life even in the most difficult moments.

His loss became the driving force behind the creation of a foundation that strives to give other children what he was denied: access to specialised care, support and hope for the future.

The statement added that with offices in both Cyprus and the US, the foundation focuses on funding innovative research aimed at the early diagnosis and effective treatment of childhood cancer, supporting families facing the disease, and raising public awareness through educational campaigns, international partnerships and philanthropic initiatives.