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An ambitious fundraising initiative, two years of dedication and the generosity of remarkable supporters have culminated in the successful completion of Care4Rare, a landmark Rotary Club of Nicosia project for the Karaiskakio Foundation.
On 23 September, we were proud to celebrate this achievement at the Karaiskakio Foundation’s Donor Appreciation Event, marking the culmination of an initiative that began in 2024–2025 with an ambitious objective: to raise €50,000 towards providing the Foundation with a specially equipped mobile unit.
Care4Rare was conceived and initiated by our Past President Theodora Vassiliou, whose dedication and determination were instrumental in mobilising the support needed to transform this vision into reality. The delivery of the vehicle in 2026 represents a tangible and lasting contribution to the Foundation and its invaluable work supporting patients and families affected by rare diseases.
At the heart of the project’s success was the exceptional support of our principal contributors.
Special recognition goes to fellow Rotarian Dickran Ouzounian and Dickran Ouzounian and Company Limited / Toyota Cyprus, whose exceptional generosity, personal involvement and instrumental contribution towards securing the vehicle played a pivotal role in making Care4Rare possible.
Our profound appreciation also goes to fellow Rotarian George Petrou of Staroil Cyprus and EKO Cyprus, whose substantial support and generosity contributed significantly to the realisation of the project.
We also gratefully acknowledge Past President Theodora Vassiliou, Past President Michalis Prodromou / A.Prodromou & Co. Ltd, Deloitte, ΟΕΛΜΕΚ, Κυπριακος Οργανισμος Αθλητισμου (KOA) and the Deputy Ministry of Culture for their generous support and contribution.
Care4Rare is a truly collective achievement and a powerful example of what can be accomplished when Rotary, businesses, institutions and individuals unite behind a shared humanitarian purpose.
This was more than an achievement, it is a continued support for patients affected by rare diseases.
Stephanie Georgiadou, President 2026-2027
Rotary Club of Nicosia
