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The Association has organised an exhibition that tells the story of the most multitudinous charity activity in Aragon, about its most special moments and the importance that this activity has had and continues to have in the fight against childhood cancer. It will be available until Sunday 27 October.
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of Zaragoza City Council and the newspaper archives of 'Heraldo de Aragón'. The aim of the event is to highlight all the institutions, companies and people who make this event possible in support of children with cancer. It also aims to highlight the particularities that make it a unique activity in Spain.
This initiative was born in 1995 from the head of Javier Planas, a member of the legendary Zaraguayos, who, together with a large group of volunteers, coordinated it for 22 years. In these three decades, the Real Zaragoza Veterans Association has played with the main teams of former players in the country, such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and even the Spanish National Team.
At the opening ceremony, held yesterday in the Auditorium of Zaragoza, the president of Aspanoa pointed out that This activity completely changed the history of the Association:
“First, because it allowed us to learn that children could also have cancer, which until then was a very unknown disease in the city. Second, because it created an extraordinary tool so that all of Zaragoza could come to La Romareda once a year to support our children. And third, because it allowed us to obtain a source of funding that is still vital today for Aspanoa to be able to develop all of its services and projects for children with cancer.”
Gabriel Tirado, president of Aspanoa
In addition, the following people participated in this event: Sara fernandez, Culture Councilor of the Zaragoza City Council; and Felix Perez Aguerri, representing the Real Zaragoza Veterans Association. Other Zaragoza legends also attended, such as Xavi Aguado o Javier Paredes.
The 30th edition of the Aspanoa match will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at La Romareda. The opposing team will be announced at the beginning of November, when tickets will also go on sale for a donation of 4 euros to the fight against childhood cancer.
Aspanoa's match: Let's score a goal against cancer
The Aspanoa match is the most multitudinous solidarity activity in Aragon and the most emblematic event of the Association. Every November, lThe Real Zaragoza Veterans Group takes part in a match with another team of ex-footballers. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid… even the Spanish national team have come.
The meeting takes place at the municipal stadium of The Romareda and all the money raised goes to the fight against childhood cancer. Usually around 20.000 people come to the stadium and there are very exciting moments, like when the children of Aspanoa jump onto the pitch before the start of the match and the whole stadium applauds them to send them encouragement, strength and all their love.
The Aspanoa match represents about 15% of the income that Aspanoa It is necessary to develop its social work against childhood cancer. It has 29 years of history and its drive is key to financing our services to children with cancer and launching new research projects.
Source: Aspanoa
