Icelanders wear jerseys for a good cause
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- People, companies and organizations across Iceland wore their favorite jerseys to support children with cancer and their families.
- The first Jersey Day was organized by Börn með krabbamein, which provides education, advice and other support.
- Participants shared photos on social media using the hashtag #treyjudagurinn.
People across Iceland pulled out their favorite jerseys to show support for children with cancer and their families during the country’s first Jersey Day.
The event was organized by Börn með krabbamein, a support organization that helps children diagnosed with cancer and their families through education, counseling and other assistance.
Many people, businesses and nonprofit organizations took part and shared photos on social media with the hashtag #treyjudagurinn. Jerseys from different sports teams and clubs were especially visible, but the message was the same: everyone was on the same team that day.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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