Costa de Almeria • Issue No. 2060 • 26 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
Spirit of giving FREE
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SANTA, Mrs. Claus, and even the Gingerbread Man teamed up with Los Bandidos this Christmas to deliver a sleigh-load of joy to the Red Cross in Mojácar. Thanks to their efforts, 48 local kids woke up to gifts from Santa or will receive gifts from the Three Kings this festive season. Los Bandidos didn’t just show up with toys, they worked hard all year, supporting the Red Cross with food, toiletries, and household essentials. For Christmas, they took it up a notch, raising money through a handicap run, Christmas party ticket sales, and a bottle raffle. Local businesses like the Alfaix Village Store and Blu pitched in with prizes, while members donated generously over the past few months. John and Marie, who organised the donations, hit
Image: Los Bandidos/ Karen Ayers
“Donations bring joy to underprivileged kids”
Generosity in action
the shops in Almería and Roquetas del Mar, returning with bags of toys, games, books, and stocking fillers. Recently, the group delivered the goodies, bringing tears to the eyes of Red Cross volunteers. There was carol singing, dancing, and plenty of chocolate and wine to celebrate. Since starting in 2018 as a small running group, Los Bandidos has become
a lively community that mixes fitness with giving back. They’re not stopping here, plans to keep supporting the food bank
are already in motion for 2025. Follow Los Bandidos on Facebook: facebook. com/groups/4909334092 44200.
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