Canarian Weekly
14-12-2012, 12:10
TENERIFE’S annual Walk for Life, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness, takes place on Sunday, amid a sea of pink.
At least 2,000 women, men and children will be hot-footing it at 11am, with a fanfare from a live band, after registering at the Magma Centre, (next to the National Police Station), from 9am.
Their route will take them down through Playa de lasAmericasto the coast and then along the seafront, ending up at the Plaza de Pescador in Los Cristianos, (the square by the port).
The 4.8km walk will take an hour to 90 minutes, depending on your speed – and the crowds of well-wishers.
You can register and walk for a minimum of two euros, and sponsor forms are available from the website.
This colourful event brings together the municipalities of Arona and Adeje, and last year, more than 2,000 people took part, raising over 18,000 euros. Hopefully this year it will be more, despite these hard economic times.
Full details of the event were spelled out at a press conference yesterday (Thursday) at Hotel Villa Cortes.
It was attended by Francisco Niño in his first official engagement as Arona Mayor, and José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, Mayor of Adeje, among a host of other dignitaries.
The Adeje Mayor said: “The South of the island is characterised as an area of solidarity and thus, participating in this initiative represents our commitment to society.
“At the same time, it serves as a platform to claim the importance of Spanish public health.”
Francisco Niño said: “I am proud that we join two municipalities like this, and, for it to have the success it deserves, we need the co-operation of all citizens.”
Race for Life is a social phenomenon, solidarity and emotion, which is organised every year, between Adeje and Arona, to raise funds to help fight against breast cancer.
It reaffirms our commitment to all those affected by this disease.
Many local businesses and individuals have made contributions to the massive raffle held at the end, and there’s even water and bananas being given out, and promotional items, for a small donation.
If water is more your thing, you can join swimming-club members from Tenerife Masters at 10am on the beach by Arona Gran Hotel. And for a four-euro donation, you can swim 800m with them across the bay to Los Cristianos.
Finally, at the end of the walk, there will be entertainment, with local youngster Luke Towler performing his own personal song which he has written especially for the event.
The two Mayors invited him to perform a cappella and liked it so much that they’ve asked for the lyrics to be printed so that everyone can join in!
There will be various stalls, among them Excellent Medical Centre, who have put together a well-woman package (more details in January’sCanarian Weekly).
As always, the focus is on trying to make people aware of the importance of detecting breast cancer early, and to show solidarity with those affected, and their families.
Organiser Brigitte Gypen says: “We are most grateful this year for partnerships and sponsors, because we understand that times are tough for everyone.
“But the signs of solidarity, optimism and hope for people affected are there more than ever. This year, there will be several new features in Race for Life.
“The walk took place for the first time in 2004 and continues to grow year after year.
“Thanks to the increasing participation year after year, we can fight cancer by donating all proceeds from the event to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the Association of Women Affected by Breast Cancer (Ámate).”
More information is available from www.carreraporlavida.com
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At least 2,000 women, men and children will be hot-footing it at 11am, with a fanfare from a live band, after registering at the Magma Centre, (next to the National Police Station), from 9am.
Their route will take them down through Playa de lasAmericasto the coast and then along the seafront, ending up at the Plaza de Pescador in Los Cristianos, (the square by the port).
The 4.8km walk will take an hour to 90 minutes, depending on your speed – and the crowds of well-wishers.
You can register and walk for a minimum of two euros, and sponsor forms are available from the website.
This colourful event brings together the municipalities of Arona and Adeje, and last year, more than 2,000 people took part, raising over 18,000 euros. Hopefully this year it will be more, despite these hard economic times.
Full details of the event were spelled out at a press conference yesterday (Thursday) at Hotel Villa Cortes.
It was attended by Francisco Niño in his first official engagement as Arona Mayor, and José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, Mayor of Adeje, among a host of other dignitaries.
The Adeje Mayor said: “The South of the island is characterised as an area of solidarity and thus, participating in this initiative represents our commitment to society.
“At the same time, it serves as a platform to claim the importance of Spanish public health.”
Francisco Niño said: “I am proud that we join two municipalities like this, and, for it to have the success it deserves, we need the co-operation of all citizens.”
Race for Life is a social phenomenon, solidarity and emotion, which is organised every year, between Adeje and Arona, to raise funds to help fight against breast cancer.
It reaffirms our commitment to all those affected by this disease.
Many local businesses and individuals have made contributions to the massive raffle held at the end, and there’s even water and bananas being given out, and promotional items, for a small donation.
If water is more your thing, you can join swimming-club members from Tenerife Masters at 10am on the beach by Arona Gran Hotel. And for a four-euro donation, you can swim 800m with them across the bay to Los Cristianos.
Finally, at the end of the walk, there will be entertainment, with local youngster Luke Towler performing his own personal song which he has written especially for the event.
The two Mayors invited him to perform a cappella and liked it so much that they’ve asked for the lyrics to be printed so that everyone can join in!
There will be various stalls, among them Excellent Medical Centre, who have put together a well-woman package (more details in January’sCanarian Weekly).
As always, the focus is on trying to make people aware of the importance of detecting breast cancer early, and to show solidarity with those affected, and their families.
Organiser Brigitte Gypen says: “We are most grateful this year for partnerships and sponsors, because we understand that times are tough for everyone.
“But the signs of solidarity, optimism and hope for people affected are there more than ever. This year, there will be several new features in Race for Life.
“The walk took place for the first time in 2004 and continues to grow year after year.
“Thanks to the increasing participation year after year, we can fight cancer by donating all proceeds from the event to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the Association of Women Affected by Breast Cancer (Ámate).”
More information is available from www.carreraporlavida.com
Tenerife Cabildo’s Department of Welfare, Health and Dependency has just granted 8,000 euros to Amate to cover the cost of the project, “Protect us from lymphedema”
More... (http://www.canarianweekly.com/bit-walk-life/)