The Lope de Vega participates in and sponsors the charity race for the benefit of Aspanion “On the front line”, held on Sunday 24th September. This is an initiative of the Benidorm Local Police in collaboration with the Town Hall and the Athletics Club of Benidorm. The aim of the event was to raise funds for childhood cancer programs.
More than 1,250 participants
More than 1,250 people took part in the 1st “On the Front Line” solidarity race in favor of Aspanion. Among them, students of all ages from the Lope de Vega school. As well as teachers and families from the public school who run for the children affected by childhood cancer. From short distances such as 50 meters for babies and children up to 5 years old, to 10 kilometers for adults. There was also a 5 km walk to ensure that no one was left out.
Raising awareness of childhood cancer
The Lope de Vega has been raising awareness of childhood cancer in the community for years. As a result, he participates in various events, fundraisers and sponsorships such as this race. In the first edition of “On the Front Line”, more than 22,000 euros were raised for Aspanion's action, psychological, social and economic support programs.
After the races, the vice-president of Aspanion Comunidad Valenciana, Alejandro López, welcomed the athletes and thanked them for their social and economic support to his organization. His words were followed by the reading of a manifesto to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Thanks to the values of solidarity, self-improvement, commitment and mutual support, a day was enjoyed that exceeded all expectations of success in its first edition.
