PERFECT SUNDAY

ALMERIA came alive with the sound of pounding feet as over 1,800 runners took to the streets in the 10th annual Run for Women, on Sunday, March 5 marking the start of International Women’s Day celebrations.

The energy was electric, with a family fun atmosphere providing the perfect backdrop for this celebration of female empowerment. This year’s event was bigger and better than ever before, with participants from all walks of life coming together to demand equality for all.

The event kicked off with the children’s races, which saw over 350 young runners take part. From there, it was on to the main event, with hundreds of participants running in the 2.2 kilometre, 4.4 kilometre, and 6.6 kilometre disciplines won by Luis Villegas Pérez, Francisco Javier Rivas Rodríguez, and Zouhair El Janati, respectively.

The event was not just about raising awareness, but also about raising funds for Galatea, an organisation that supports women in the fishing industry. City mayor, María del Mar Vázquez spoke passionately at the event, highlighting this year’s incredible fundraising total of more than €2,500 for Galatea.

Councillor Carmen Crespo also spoke about the importance of the event, speaking about the vital work Galatea does as well as the wider institu ­

Heartfelt thanks to town hall

DURING the pandemic, it was heartening to see how organisations in the community came together to help each other. One example was Mojacar Town Hall, which has been recognised by the Red Cross for its outstanding assistance during the pandemic.

Concepción Rivero Puche, President of the Red Cross in Mojacar, presented a plaque of recognition to the mayor of Mojacar, Rosa María Cano in recognition of their tireless efforts to help those in need, on Saturday, March 4. The plaque reads ‘Thank you for being by our side’, symbolising the gratitude of the people who were supported during the pandemic.

The Red Cross expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the town hall’s unwavering commitment to the community.

tional change needed, including changes to the ‘Only yes means yes’ law.

The event was the perfect start to International Women’s Day in the city as the fight for equality continues.