This Cepaim Foundation initiative proposes a journey of 2,000 kilometers through 40 cities, from Villareal de San Antonio (Portugal) to Colliure (France)
Torre-Pacheco will be one of the localities that will host the initiative "12 million pedaladas" by the refugees, organized by the NGO Fundación Cepaim;
and which aims to help, raise awareness and raise awareness about the situation of refugees.
The mayor of Torre-Pacheco, Antonio León, accompanied by the Councilor for Social Services and Equality, Veronica Martinez, and Juan Antonio Segura, director of the Cepaim Foundation, spoke today of this solidarity initiative;
encouraging "to collaborate with this challenge," #YoSoyRefugio ", which is intended to pedal for each of the nearly 12 million refugee children or asylum seekers in the world, according to Unicef.
Those interested in collaborating with this initiative must acquire a supportive rider and participate in the cycling route with family or friends when passing through Torre-Pacheco next Sunday, or participate in the various activities that have been scheduled from 9.30 am, between which are games, workshops, and live music, an extensive program of activities framed in the campaign #YoSoyRefugio.
The dorsal, which is equivalent to 500 pedals, is a donation of 5 euros, and can be purchased on the website www.reto12millones.org or also next Sunday throughout the morning in the town hall square of the town.
Martínez, congratulated Cepaim for his great work and work, also thanking the collaboration of the companies and clubs of the municipality that collaborate with the development of this activity, encouraging the neighbors to participate and get among all 12 million pedaladas.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco