A 50-meter puff pastry ribbon to raise funds for ALS in Mijas

The City Council of Mijas will commemorate World Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Day by creating a 50-meter long puff pastry ribbon, during a charity event that will take place in the parking lot of La Cala Boulevard. This event aims to raise funds for research on this disease on the upcoming June 21st, as announced by Mayor Ana Mata this Tuesday.

The mayor shared this information during the event's presentation, where she was accompanied by Juan Carrasco, president of the Benalela Association, and Mari Francis Alarcón, the Councilor for Social Inclusion.

Mata emphasized the necessity of research to improve the quality of life for those suffering from this pathology, which has a life expectancy of 3 to 4 years from diagnosis, as reported by the City Council in a statement.

Regarding the event, it will feature the creation of a 100-meter long, 50-meter filled ribbon of puff pastry filled with semi-cold cream, crafted by Salvador and Tejeros bakeries.

The charity day will take place next June 21st, in the parking lot of La Cala Boulevard, starting at 6:30 PM. All proceeds from the sale of cake slices and drinks, which will be available at a booth, will be entirely donated to research.

To ensure the event is entertaining and attracts a large crowd, the dance group of Víctor Rojas will perform on a stage set up for the occasion.

“The goal, in addition to raising funds, is to raise awareness and support among the population for those affected by this disease,” explained the mayor.

The disease affects about 4,000 people in Spain

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The disease impacts approximately 4,000 people in Spain, with 900 new cases diagnosed each year.

This pathology causes muscle atrophy leading to complete immobility in patients, preventing them from performing basic tasks such as eating, speaking, or breathing, yet their mental and cognitive abilities remain intact.