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Get wet for sclerosis
SEVERAL towns in Mallorca joined a national charity event to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis on Sunday.
Mójate por la esclerosis multiple (Get wet for multiple sclerosis) takes place every July 9 and this year saw thousands of people all over Spain jumping into pools and the sea and purchasing tshirts of
A BRITISH tourist has suffered horrific injuries while holidaying in Mallorca.
In the early hours of Monday July 10 a 31oneyearold British tourist fell from a height of around three metres while ‘balconing’ at the hotel where he was staying. This is reportedly the first case of balconing in Mallorca this year.
Balconing is the name given to climbing or leaping from one balcony to another, usually done by holiday the event.
Marratxí, Inca, Alcudia and Palma were among the towns and cities joining the campaign.
New regional president Marga Prohens attended the main event organised by the Balearic Islands Multiple Sclerosis Association (ABDEM) at the Club Náutico Sa Ràpita and vowed to launch “specif
RAISING FUNDS: Marratxí Council gets wet for a good cause.
Brit tourist badly injured
makers whose judgement has been impaired by alcohol or drugs. The victim, who was to celebrate his birthday today, Thursday, was holidaying with a group of British friends who were in adjoining rooms and was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The strong impact resulted in a fractured femur, ankle and pelvis after he fell on his feet. Once stabilised, he was transferred by ambulance in serious condition to Son Espases hospital. ic itineraries” for patients, adding that “it is a marvellous gift that this should be the first act I attend as president.”
Santa Margalida Local Police and the Guardia Civil also appeared on the scene and have launched an investigation into the incident, although they are treating it as an accidental fall as a result of carelessness and have ruled out the involvement of third parties.
In Marratxí, Mayor Jaume Llompart jumped into Son Caulelles pool with several councillors and unveiled a banner showing their solidarity with the cause, declaring that “it is very important to give visibility to the people who suffer this disease, which is perhaps not very wellknown among the general population.”
In Inca a similar event took place at the Mateu Cañellas sports centre, while in Alcudia a gathering was held in the town square with members of the local council, ABDEM and volunteers.
