THE Deputation from Alicante returns for one more year to collaborate in the launch of the Solidarity calendar of the Acquired Brain Injury Association (ADACEA), an initiative that aims to raise awareness of the work of the entity and raise funds for the development of the different programs it promotes.
The Deputy for Social Protection, Lorette Serranothe president of Brain Damage ADACEA Alicante, Mª del Carmen Ferrer, the social protection advisor, Begoña Leonas well as the councilor and spokesperson of the Alicante town hall, Cristina Cutandatook charge of presenting this Monday to the Provincial Council of Alicante this almanac of solidarity which is now in its fourth edition and which this year has cinema as its theme.
“For the Provincial Delegation of Alicante, it is a satisfaction to be able to collaborate with ADACEA in the development of the multiple programs and activities promoted by this entity to improve the quality of life of people suffering from acquired brain injuries and their families ” Serrano said. , which valued the role of associations.
Members of ADACEA, at the Provincial Council of Alicante this Monday
The assistance of the provincial institution to this association throughout this year exceeds 50,000 euros and made it possible to finance various activities such as psychosocial rehabilitation and cognitive stimulation of members, leisure and coexistence meetings, the hiring of a social worker and a professional monitor or even the purchase of equipment. pressotherapy and a computer, while last year they were able to purchase a suitable van thanks to a class grant from the Provincial Council.
ADACEA, which last year completed its 20th anniversaryalready has more than 420 associates And 30 professionals and the profits from this calendar are used to finance the various programs it develops.
The Almanac 2025, which benefited from the participation and commitment of individuals, institutions and businesses, places emphasis on cinema, “a tribute to stories that inspire, excite and connect people,” said Ferrer, who explained that each month of the year is illustrated with creative photographs which recreate iconic scenes from classic and modern films, with an original and playful touch that integrates people affected by acquired brain injuries and professionals from the association.
“The project not only pays homage to the magic of movie theaterbut also symbolizes the ability to overcome adversity and reinvent oneself after acquired brain injuries, transmitting a message positive and optimistic», underlined the president of ADACEA, who clarified that strokes, trauma, anoxia, brain tumors, infections, toxic consumption and epilepsy are the main causes of acquired brain injuries.
For her part, Begoña León thanked ADACEA for the work it does for the benefit of the group and transferred all the “support of the The town hall of Alicante to develop different initiatives and make visible this disease which can affect everyone.
Solidarity calendars can be purchased for 5 euros on the website and in physical points of sale. In Alicante, at its headquarters, Calle Padre Recaredo de los Ríos, 52; in San Vicente del Raspeig, at the Daycare (C/ Petrer, 2) and in Elche, at the headquarters of Avd.
