Stars Brighten Hospital Wards for Children on April 23rd
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Numerous Turkish celebrities and national basketball players visited children in hospital wards as part of an event organized by Prof. Dr. Özgür Kasapçopur and Prof. Dr. Reyhan Dedeoğlu.
- The celebrities engaged in long conversations with the children and brought gifts, aiming to bring smiles to their faces.
- A particularly emotional moment involved Demet Işıl, a cancer survivor, who shared her experience and emphasized the importance of children living their childhoods.
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, Turkey's vibrant arts and sports communities came together for a special event at a children's hospital. Organized by esteemed medical professionals Prof. Dr. Özgür Kasapçopur and Prof. Dr. Reyhan Dedeoğlu, the initiative saw beloved actors and national basketball players dedicate their time to visit young patients.
I continue to keep the promises I made to get well. My husband and I were born in this hospital. Balloons were released, hopes were sent to the sky. Children living their childhoods is more important than anything.
The presence of stars like Büşra Develi, Gülsim Ali, Görkem Sevindik, Didem Balçin, and Buçe Buse Kahraman, alongside accomplished athletes, created an atmosphere of joy and hope. These public figures didn't just make brief appearances; they spent considerable time chatting with the children, sharing stories, and presenting thoughtful gifts that brightened the young ones' day.
A child who trusts you will be happy. A happy child means a happy future.
A deeply touching moment unfolded with Demet Işıl, who bravely shared her journey of overcoming cancer. She released balloons with the children, symbolizing hope, and spoke poignantly about keeping promises made during her recovery. "I continue to keep the promises I made to get well," she shared, emphasizing that "children living their childhoods is more important than anything."
Making them smile is more important than anything for us.
Other artists, such as Aslı Turanlı, gifted books, linking happy children to a happy future. Gülsim Ali echoed the sentiment, stating, "Making them smile is more important than anything for us." Nilay Erdönmez reminisced about her own childhood Bayram traditions, while Ceren Benderlioğlu expressed the profound significance of being present, wishing for the children's recovery. The event underscored the powerful healing impact of community support and shared moments of joy, leaving participants and organizers grateful for the smiles they helped create.
Here is difficult and meaningful for me. My only wish is for the children to regain their health.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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