Marbella will celebrate on May 16 the 5th Charity Event with the aim of raising funds for Debra Butterfly Skin.

José Carlos García

Marbella

This Saturday, May 16, starting at 10:00 AM, Marbella will celebrate the fifth edition of the Charity Event in Supera Square of Miraflores to benefit the 'Debra Butterfly Skin' association, an initiative aimed at raising funds to support the work this entity carries out with individuals affected by this disease and their families. The Sports Councilor, Lisandro Vieytes, highlighted during the presentation that "it is a fully established event, which combines sports, coexistence, and solidarity" and noted that this year's goal is to "exceed 170 registrants and the 5,000 euros raised last year."

Additionally, Vieytes recalled that in recent weeks "there has been very positive news for those affected by this disease, with the announcement of the implementation of gene therapy in Andalusia," and expressed his hope that "these advances continue to improve the quality of life of the patients." Oliver Amate, the managing director of the Supera Center of Miraflores, stated that "it is an honor to participate in this cause" and thanked "the work carried out by the association and the great human team behind it." He also encouraged the public "to join an event for all audiences, which will feature novelties and surprises."

400 families across Spain

The activities coordinator of the center, Magdalena Toro, explained that the day will start at 10:00 AM with a bodycombat session and will continue with various activities such as a demonstration by the local police canine unit of Marbella, zumba, spinning, and a novel activity called Xtremfit, based on functional training. On the other hand, the socio-health coordinator of 'Debra Butterfly Skin', Nati Romero, thanked "the support of the City Council and Supera, not only for this event but also in our daily activity" and remembered that the association "was born in Marbella and currently serves 400 families throughout Spain."

Finally, she valued "the approval in Andalusia of a therapy to treat these patients," while ensuring that they will continue working "so that it can also be implemented in the rest of the country." Those interested in participating can register through the Instagram profile @combatteamconpieldemariposa.

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