The president Llorenç Galmés has announced that the insular institution collaborates with the contribution of 1,000 commemorative t-shirts of the event and medals for children under 12 years old who participate in the race.

The Consell de Mallorca is joining the solidarity race ‘Mallorca on the move against cancer’ to be held on Sunday 27 October, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer in the Balearic Islands. This was announced by the president of the island institution, Llorenç Galmés, during the presentation that took place this Monday at the Palau del Consell, which was attended by the second vice-president and councillor for the Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard; the president of the Spanish Association Against Cancer in the Balearic Islands, José Reyes; the general director of Unisport Consulting, Manuel Hernández; the deputy mayor for the Environment of Palma, Llorenç Bauzá; and the general director of Sports of Palma, David Salom.

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The Consell joins the ‘Mallorca on the move against cancer’ solidarity race

During the presentation, President Galmés assured that ‘the Consell de Mallorca’s commitment to the fight against cancer is firm and resolute’. In this sense, he explained that the institution collaborates with the contribution of 1,000 commemorative t-shirts of the event and children’s medals for children under 12 years of age who participate in the race.

The President of the Consell de Mallorca stressed that ‘this is a solidarity initiative that, on the one hand, raises funds for the fight against cancer by promoting research and, on the other, promotes healthy lifestyle habits based on physical exercise, which is essential for prevention’. He also pointed out that this year’s edition has a luxury sponsor: the triple Olympic medallist, Marcus Cooper. ‘In addition to being a great figure in the world of sport, he also demonstrates his worth and solidarity with causes such as the fight against cancer’, said Galmés.

Finally, President Galmés encouraged all Mallorcans to participate and show that Mallorca is a land of solidarity. He also added that, like last year, he will participate in the eight-kilometre race. Lastly, he thanked the Spanish Association Against Cancer for their work ‘in supporting people who suffer from this disease and their families, raising awareness and also seeking funds to promote research, which is the only way to put an end to this disease,’ he concluded.