Carrera solidaria en Alcalá de Henares para luchar contra ELA

Alcalá de Henares will host this Sunday, February 2nd Charity race «Give to Ela’s Reed»Organized by the association da a ELA!

This entity was created by The friends of Antonio Cañaveral «Caña» A reference in Alcalá’s sports scene who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis a few years ago.

Caña was recently awarded the Cervantes Award for regional sports values He has been associated with CD Advance Soccer School for almost 40 years, as highlighted by the Complutense Local Council in a press release.

He is a teacher at the institute and «is A reference In football in Alcalá, two passions, education and sports, that he did not give up despite ELA», they added.

The race, which will start at 10:30 and will pass through the city center, will Raise funds for this association and raise awareness In the fight against Ela, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons suffered by thousands of people worldwide.

The deputy mayor and president of the sports city, Víctor Acosta, encouraged participation in the race and to «take this message beyond the streets of Henares, let’s Make the invisible visible Let’s not leave anyone behind.

The sports counselor, Lola López, commented that «it is an event that is much more than just a race: it is a Demonstration of solidarity and commitment to a cause that touches all our hearts.

Meanwhile, Caña wanted to thank the members of the association and all those who made this race possible. «It’s just a personal wish, I hope it’s not just a one-time thing But the beginning of a whole city’s attitude in favor of the fight against this disease,» he said.

So far, there are More than 1,700 registered participants. Registration has a Symbolic cost of 10 euros. Additionally, an option for additional donations will be activated for those who wish to contribute even more to this cause.