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There are many social and environmental causes worth supporting, but few are as important as the fight against cancer. At RIU we are fully aware of this, and that is why we put all our energy into the “Move Against Cancer” event, held in Palma de Mallorca on 3 November.
Do you want to know more about this wonderful initiative? Join us in this race!
IX “Mallorca on the move against cancer” charity race
As part of World Breast Cancer Day, which is celebrated each October 19, the 9th solidarity race “Mallorca En Marcha Contra el Cáncer” (Mallorca On the Move Against Cancer) was held. It was a Sunday day full of enthusiasm and excitement for a race that has already become an autumn classic in Mallorca, marked in pink on the calendar by many locals who want to do their bit in the fight against this serious disease. All proceeds go to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) to boost research and improve the quality of life of the people and families affected.
As if this were not enough, the Hotel Industry Federation of Mallorca (FEHM) wanted to support this iconic race and, in collaboration with the AECC, they launched the 1st Cancer Challenge, which aims to bring together the greatest possible number of participants from the hotel and catering industry. The result could not have been better! The turnout was a resounding success, with more than 6,000 runners, with 1,300 from 28 hotel companies. A veritable party in support of a cause as meaningful as it is necessary. No one wanted to miss it!
The red tide of Team RIU
This year RIU joined the event, with the second-highest number of participants, and we couldn’t be more grateful to all the “riunners” who signed up from the very first moment! No fewer than 163 people took part as Team RIU.
The starting gun sounded at Parc de la Mar, a location with privileged views of Palma Cathedral. From there, the participants in the 8 km race started out first, followed by those who had signed up for the 4 km walk. A day to suit everyone and the perfect excuse to enjoy a healthy day outdoors in good company with a common goal. And all within the framework of RIU’s new Proudly Committed sustainability strategy .
As a picture is worth a thousand words, we would like to share some snapshots and a lively video of this day that was so special for us and unforgettable for everyone who made this event possible.
