THE BEST FINANCE NEWS ON PAGES 26 30 Issue No. 1959 19 - 25 January 2023
COSTA DE ALMERIA • EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM
Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Almería
CHARITY WONDERS
WALKFORLIFE: The charity group have held several fundraising walks through the past year.
Betty Henderson WALKFORLIFE charity group in Arboleas is raring to go for another year of fundraising and supporting cancer suf ferers and their families. The group recently thanked all sup porters who purchased 2023 calendars. The calendars, which cost €5, contained images and postcards of the walks the group completed throughout last year. There are still several calendars on sale
in Sol Supermercado, Gladrags Bou tique, Harrison’s Supermarket, Indal Ocio and Coviran, all in Arboleas. Walkforlife are set to hold their largest walk of 2023 on Saturday, April 29, with more details to be announced in due course. The group also thanked supporters for their generosity in fundraising and giving donations over the festive period. Some incredible gestures included a hamper raffle by Richard Clarke, FC Los Amigos
walking football team’s fundraising ef forts and Beth Underhill’s fundraising quiz. Other generous locals donated money instead of sending out Christmas cards. The charity strive to offer compassion ate care for patients with cancer and their family members. You can contact the charity at ire newalk4life@icloud.com or by tele phone at 643 638 177 if you or a loved one needs support.
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Marathon mania ALMERIA’S Half Marathon is set to be the biggest yet when runners return to the start line on Sunday, Febru ary 5. This year, organisers have designed a brandnew route to show off the city. The event, organised by the city council and local Nexa Sports Club is expected to be the best edition yet with three different events for all ages and abilities. The half marathon will see 2,000
runners take to the streets of Almeria on the Sunday. A children’s race will be held on the Saturday after noon. Another lighter event is also set to take place on Sunday, with the ‘Healthy Run’ which will allow partici pants to take on a shorter course at their own pace. This year’s event will raise money for charity ‘ANDA’, who provide crucial support for children with disabilities.