El Ejido hosts charity galas for mental health and diabetes awareness

The municipality of El Ejido recently hosted two significant charity events aimed at raising awareness and funds for health-related causes.

The El Timón Association held its annual gala, ‘Dos mejor que uno: una noche de música y humor’, at the Teatro Auditorio de El Ejido. The event focused on mental health advocacy and raised funds to support the association's ongoing projects. During the ceremony, Mayor Julia Ibáñez emphasized the need for increased public resources and budgets to eliminate stigmas and improve inclusion for individuals with mental health challenges. The El Ejido City Council is currently working on a new Municipal Center for Disability and Mental Health, which will occupy a 600 m2 space to facilitate collaborative work and training.

Additionally, the Almería Diabetes Association (Adial) organized the first ‘Adial Noche de Estrellas’ gala under the theme ‘Lo que no se ve también importa’. The event recognized the commitment of various local entities, including the El Ejido City Council, which received the ‘Premio a Institución Comprometida 2026’ for its support of the association’s activities and its efforts to provide visibility to the needs of families living with diabetes.