The Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities and Older People visited children receiving leukaemia treatment in the Haematology Department of Dicle University Hospital as part of Leukaemia Awareness Week, held from 2 to 8 November.

During the programme, organised by the Department’s Unit for Rare and Chronic Diseases, staff dressed in colourful costumes spent time with the children. The team engaged with the young patients and lifted their spirits through various activities.

Toys made by disabled trainees presented as gifts

During the visit, the children received wooden toys and various gifts handmade by disabled trainees attending the Design and Skills Workshop at Sümerpark Community Life Centre.

The event also highlighted the participation of disabled trainees in production and social life, with their handmade creations reaching the children in a spirit of solidarity and sharing.

Aiming to boost morale and motivation

The initiative aimed to help children receiving leukaemia treatment feel that they were not alone throughout their treatment and to boost their morale and motivation. The programme also sought to raise public awareness of leukaemia.