By Hellen Arana | Executive Director
Two months ago, inspired by the children in our home, a group of 10 athletes, called ATLETAS CON CORAZON (ATHLETES WITH HEART) decided to dedicate their kilometers of training and competition to children who fight against cancer - to true #superheroes.
This is what they do.
ATLETAS CON CORAZON (ATHLETES WITH HEART) raises funds so that children who fight cancer and their families do not have to abandon their medical treatment due to lack of money. For the last two years, one of the athletes raised over 16,000 USD for the Andreas Children Home Foundation. Now there are more than 10 athletes supporting this campaign.
How they do it?
Through the campaign #AthletesConCorazon in social networks, the athletes motivate people, companies, teams, friends and athletes from around the world to make donations. These donations go to the Foundation.
How it began ...
Tony Varela, one of the athletes, launched this campaign to honor the life and battle of his younger brother, Alex, who died of cancer in September 2015 at age 27. Emily Clavel, cancer survivor and IRONMAN triathlete joined the idea to conform a team of athletes. The physical and mental effort involved in their preparation and competitions is nothing compared to what these children go through during their disease. They are a true inspiration!
Donations
Thanks to this initiative we keep moving toward our dream.
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