Belarus' NOC president: Our Children charity campaign has a bright future

President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko took part in the New Year's charity campaign Our Children and visited the Special Education and Rehabilitation Center and the social services and training center of Slonim District, BelTA learned from the NOC.

Viktor Lukashenko attended a concert prepared by the children. Addressing the children, their parents, and teachers, the NOC president said: “It feels like New Year is just around the corner, and this is a holiday when all dreams come true. Therefore, dear children, dear adults - teachers, parents, I would like to congratulate you on this wonderful holiday and wish you to never be alone. Love those who are always there for you, love your friends, each other, follow your dreams. Work hard for this and you will succeed.”

The NOC also brought gifts to Slonim: a modern installation for doing sports and playing, as well as sweets and fruit.

Viktor Lukashenko emphasized that the Our Children campaign is gathering momentum every year. “We have recently given a start to a very good tradition, and I am really glad that it has become so popular. I see that it is gaining ground, with more and more people getting involved in it. Being here, I see that it will make a difference for children and adults who work here. I think that the future of this campaign is very bright. Participants of this campaign put in their heart and soul into it,” said Viktor Lukashenko.

The president of the NOC added: “Our sports community did not hesitate to pitch in. Our task is to expand the geography of this charity campaign as much as possible, to share a piece of our hearts. I would like to wish you: may all your dreams and aspirations come true. Both children and adults want simple things. And it is also achieved simply. We need to get together and do something good for our children, for our dear ones, for the country, for the Motherland. And it will definitely come true, especially in such a magical time.”

BelTA – News from Belarus