More than 1,000 participants in the 1st Solidarity Race organised by the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital held this Sunday the I Solidarity Race '5K Steps that Count', an event in which 500 runners participated in different categories in the Park of Nations in a festive, healthy and supportive environment..

The event, promoted with the collaboration of the Torrevieja Town Hall, was attended on behalf of the council by Diana Boix, Councillor for Sports and Health, Dr. Rosa Cañón, Councillor Concepción Sala, Deputy Mayor for Parks and Gardens, Public Lighting, Animal Protection and Gitte Lund Thomsen, Councillor for International Residents..

The local Athletics Club, Grupo Brotons and social entities such as ADIEM Torrevieja and AFECÁNCERalso collaborated , combining sport, social awareness and respect for the environment in a day open to all citizens..

The day started at 9:00 a.m. with the collection of bib numbers and continued with various tests adapted to all ages and physical conditions: the 5 km race, walk, Nordic walking and children's races. All of them with the same objective: to support the work of AFECÁNCER, a local association that accompanies cancer patients and their families..

The event also included children's workshops, traditional games, live musical performances by the group Instinto Primate, and a lively zumba session with Javi Jodani, which put the finishing touch to a day full of positive energy..

Among the participants were patients, relatives, health professionals, residents and tourists of various nationalities, reflecting the open and international character of Torrevieja..

Even those who could not attend physically joined in through the bib number 0, available on the registration website, thus contributing to the cause of solidarity..

Support AFECÁNCER: more than a race

All proceeds from the event will go to AFECÁNCER, an association that provides psychological, social and practical care to people with cancer. The funds will be used to cover needs such as oncological wigs, breast prostheses, adapted bras or specialised dermatological products, elements that significantly improve the quality of life of patients..

A celebration that continues

The solidarity race is part of a very special commemorative year for Quirónsalud Torrevieja, which celebrates its 25th anniversary and will continue with exhibitions, podcasts, collaborative mosaics and a great final event in October. An event that strengthens the bond between the hospital and the city that hosts it..

Information extracted from the web page of the Quirón Salud Torrevieja