The athlete and financial controller Laia González Martinezoriginally from Sabadell, proposed an ambitious project solidarity challenge which crosses different cities in Spain, and the Navarrese capital will be one of the stages of its cause.
The 27-year-old athlete, known for her tireless and ambitious attitude, is organizing an event in Pamplona on December 1 to raise money for the AFANOC Foundationdedicated to supporting families with children affected by cancer.
González is not new to the world of auto racing. Even though he only started running a year and a half ago, he quickly reached the podium Women’s careers organized in several cities in Spain.
Its objective has always been very clear: help fight cancer breast cancer, a disease that touched her life several times. After her successes in Seville, Barcelona, Gijón, La Coruña and Zaragoza, Laia is committed to going further and running for a cause that is even closer to her heart.
Miles for a smile: A personal challenge to raise funds
Laia imagined a solidarity challenge entitled Miles for a smilein which he will travel 10 days and 21 kilometers per day in different cities in Spain.
The profits from these tours will be donated to the AFANOC Foundationwhich provides support to families going through the difficult process of childhood cancer. Every day, the athlete will complete his journey in children’s hospitals, playing with children and sharing moments of joy and hope with them.
Through this challenge, González seeks to not only support the cause, but also inspire the community to join his cause. Solidarity is the main motivation behind his efforts, and his story spread quickly, gaining support from professional athletes and running fans.
This December 1st, Laia will stop at Pamplonaand seek to create a “wave of solidarity” through the streets of the city to accompany him in his challenge. Its objective is to obtain a large participation of people willing to run alongside it, whatever the pace, because the important thing is to make the cause visible and add kilometers of solidarity.
Visit and meeting in Pamplona
The route to Pamplona will be 21 kilometersand Laia asked for the collaboration of citizens to join her challenge. The tour will begin mid-morning and end at Clinic of the University of Navarraplace where a special activity will take place with the children of the hospital.
The idea is that travel is a symbolic act of support against childhood cancerwith an open call to all runners who wish to join the initiative, whatever their level. Participation will be open to everyone, from experienced runners to those who want to join such an important cause for the first time.
To this end, Laia is working to broadcast the event and create a real “wave of people” to join your challenge. The idea is that the runners accompany Laia from the starting point to the hospital, thus generating visibility and support for the foundation. The route will be marked in a way accessible to all audiences, and the invitation is open to run, walk or simply accompany the kind spirit.
In addition to physical activity, participants will enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the cause, interact with the Pamplona community and, of course, help a good cause. González calls on those who want to participate to bring their own tracking devices (such as running watches or mobile apps) to add to the mileage record.
Support and collaboration in Navarre
Pamplona It is a city that has always shown great commitment to social causes, and this event is no exception. The Catalan athlete hopes to have the support of local businesses, sports groups and the community in general.
In addition, he invited institutions such as local foundations and governing associations to participate in this solidarity challenge, to ensure the participation of as many people as possible.
How to join the “solidarity wave”
The process to participate is simple: those interested can register for the event via the telephone number 615 652 897 or the email address [email protected]. The idea is to generate great visibility in the streets of Pamplona, creating a festive and supportive atmosphere while running for such an important cause.
This challenge, far from being simply a sporting challenge, is a social awareness initiative about the fight against childhood cancer, and Laia hopes this is just the beginning of many more similar events.
Pamplona event details
Below you can consult the practical data of this sporting event in favor of children with cancer in Navarra:
- Date: December 1, 2024.
- Itinerary: 21 km (from a starting point in Pamplona to Clínica Universidad de Navarra).
- Start time: Mid-morning (exact time to be defined).
- Aim: Accompany Laia on her fundraising journey for the AFANOC Foundation.
- Contact: 615 652 897 / [email protected].
Interested parties can get more details and sign up contact the Catalan athlete through his email or social networks, as well as through the telephone numbers provided.
