First Christmas Futsal Tournament in Cártama Aims to Fund Childhood Cancer Research
Cártama hosts its first Christmas Futsal Tournament to raise funds for childhood cancer research, honoring David Luque Torres and engaging local youth clubs.
- • First edition of the Christmas Futsal Tournament dedicated to David Luque Torres held on December 28 in Cártama.
- • Event aims to raise funds for childhood cancer research at Hospital Gregorio Marañón focused on osteosarcoma.
- • Organized by Sin Piedad Contra el Cáncer, Andalusian Futsal Federation, and Cártama Sports Department.
- • Five futsal clubs participate with youth categories; includes solidarity bar and artist performance.
- • Mayor Jorge Gallardo emphasizes sports as a support mechanism in fighting childhood cancer.
Key details
The inaugural Christmas Futsal Tournament dedicated to David Luque Torres is set to take place on December 28 in Cártama, with the purpose of raising funds for childhood cancer research. The event, organized by the Sin Piedad Contra el Cáncer movement, the Andalusian Futsal Federation, and Cártama's Sports Department, specifically supports research at Hospital Gregorio Marañón focusing on osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer affecting children.
Five futsal clubs and schools, including the Municipal Futsal School of Cártama and C.D. Carthima, will compete across various youth categories ranging from baby to youth level starting at 10:00 AM. The tournament emphasizes community solidarity and charity, featuring a solidarity bar and a performance by artist Javier Cirujano, known as Jay Ciru. Participants and attendees will also enjoy a large cake provided by the BenalELA association.
Cártama's Mayor, Jorge Gallardo, highlighted the importance of leveraging sports as a means of support in the fight against childhood cancer, encouraging widespread community participation. "It is a noble cause that combines the enjoyment of futsal with raising awareness and funds," Gallardo remarked.
The tournament enjoys collaboration from several organizations, including the Association of Families of Pediatric Cancer Patients (AMFACIJ), Radio Marca, and Prolongo, underscoring a broad community commitment to pediatric cancer research and support.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
