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Charity initiatives for ALS in Spain

Overview

Various organizations in Spain are organizing charity events to support those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

In Tarragona, the Xiquets del Serrallo group is converting its traditional Pilar Caminant event into a solidarity challenge. Scheduled for September 24, the initiative aims to raise funds for the Fundació Catalana d’ELA Miquel Valls by turning a 500-meter route into “solidarity meters,” with a goal of raising at least 500 euros.

In Toledo, the Fundación Eurocaja Rural has announced the fifth annual Solidarity Race Against ALS, set for October 4. The event intends to raise funds for ten different associations across various Spanish autonomous communities that provide services such as psychological support, physiotherapy, and legal guidance. The foundation aims to exceed previous records, noting that last year’s event involved over 5,300 participants and raised 103,400 euros.

Entities

Javier López Martín · Acambi · Fundación Eurocaja Rural · Iñaki Cano · Toledo

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 14 sources
    Charity races in Bilbao and Toledo to support cancer and ALS research

    Charity races in Bilbao and Toledo are set for October 4 to raise funds for breast cancer research and ALS patient support through Acambi and Fundación Eurocaja Rural.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Xiquets del Serrallo launch ALS solidarity challenge in Tarragona

    The Xiquets del Serrallo in Tarragona are turning their Pilar Caminant tradition into a fundraising challenge for ALS patients through the Fundació Catalana d’ELA Miquel Valls.

Sources

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