Benalmádena to host the March for Cudeca on Saturday, May 23

Mark your calendar. The Cudeca Foundation will hold its traditional Walkathon on Saturday, May 23, to raise funds that will allow it to continue caring for and enriching the lives of people with cancer. This year, the charity event will move to the fairgrounds of Arroyo de la Miel, a larger space that will accommodate more participants and offer a new and accessible experience for the whole family. Under the motto 'Walk to Care at the End of Life', the day will start at 09:30 AM, with the walk beginning at 10:30 AM. There will be a single accessible route of 7 kilometers so that people of all ages can participate. The event is organized as a festive and participatory day that goes beyond sports. After the march, attendees can enjoy a full program of activities with live music, a charity bar, a charity raffle, a Holi color party, and a charity paella. All this in an environment designed to share, enjoy, and contribute to a common cause: helping those who need it most. "The march for Cudeca is an opportunity for society to actively engage in palliative care," explains Marisa Martín, manager and medical director of the Cudeca Foundation. "Participating is much more than walking: it is accompanying, it is supporting, and it is making it possible for us to continue caring for those who need it most." Registrations are now available online through the Entradium platform, with a cost of 12 euros for adults and 8 euros for children. Registration includes a 'welcome pack' with a t-shirt, water, fruit, and Holi powders. Those who cannot attend can contribute by making a donation at https://entradium.com/events/marcha-por-cudeca-walkathon-2026. The funds raised will allow the continuation of providing free and professional palliative care to people with cancer and other advanced diseases, as well as comprehensive support to their families during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Cudeca is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional and free palliative care since 1992. Founded by Joan Hunt, the entity has already served more than 23,000 patients and 31,500 family members. Its programs include home care, day unit, hospitalization, and specialized teams in psychosocial support, pediatrics, and physiotherapy. In 2025, the Cudeca Foundation cared for 1,950 people and accompanied nearly 2,400 family members.