Over 2,000 people gather in Torre del Mar for a 24-hour event to raise awareness of ALS

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The event featured more than 25 sporting, family and charity activities to support people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis which took place along the promenade in the eastern Costa del Sol town on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June

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Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol showed its commitment to helping good causes on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June when more ... than 2,000 people took part in this year's ‘Unstoppable against ALS’ charity and awareness-raising event.

The event, organised by the ‘Saca la Lengua a la ELA’ association was supported by Vélez-Málaga town hall and local sports clubs, schools, partner organisations as well as dozens of volunteers. The initiative once again demonstrated the ability of the local community to rally round a charitable cause.

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  • The organisers said, "Unstoppable Against ALS is much more than just a sporting event. It is a demonstration that when a society comes together for a just cause, it is capable of making a huge impact."

    The 'marea rosa' walk was once again the most moving moment of a day that brings together sport, families and social activism

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that progressively affects motor neurons and has a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. For this reason, initiatives such as the one held in Torre del Mar serve a dual purpose: to rally public support and to keep the call for more resources alive.