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TUESDAY, 02/12/2025

Aladina Foundation Complaints Channel

 Fundación Aladina has set up a complaints channel on its website aladina.org. This channel will provide a secure and confidential way for customers, employees and suppliers to share possible irregularities that could jeopardise the reputation and image of the organisation.   The main objective of this whistleblowing channel is to enable any problem...

TUESDAY, 27/05/2025

1st FERO – Aladina Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research

In partnership with the FERO Foundation, Aladina has launched its first dedicated pediatric cancer research grant. This €80,000 award will help advance the work of Dr. Pablo Menéndez in developing cutting-edge therapies to treat aggressive and metastatic childhood sarcomas. We proudly awarded the 1st FERO – Aladina Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research to Dr. Pablo...

TUESDAY, 20/05/2025

“La Inédita”: a legendary guitar now playing for Aladina

A true treasure from the history of Spanish music, “La Inédita”—a guitar handcrafted in 1912 by master luthier Santos Hernández for the legendary Andrés Segovia—is now being auctioned at the prestigious Bonhams auction house in Paris. The auction runs until May 28, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to our programs for children...

MONDAY, 12/05/2025

We inaugurate the humanized pediatric area at the Hospital de Toledo

Together with Emiliano García-Page, President of Castilla-La Mancha, we unveiled the newly renovated pediatric unit at the Hospital Universitario de Toledo. This space allows children to remain children while receiving treatment, creating an environment where patients and families can find comfort and moments of happiness despite being in a hospital. This ambitious project required a...

WEDNESDAY, 26/02/2025

Introducing The Aladina Home: Spain’s First Day Center for Children with Cancer

On International Childhood Cancer Day, and as part of our #BandanaChallengeAladina campaign, we are thrilled to officially unveil The Aladina Home—a project we have long dreamed of and worked tirelessly to bring to life. This will be Spain’s first dedicated daytime support center for children with cancer, a pioneering initiative in Europe. Located in Madrid’s...

FRIDAY, 07/06/2024

Paco Arango receives the XLSemanal Award in the Values category

On June 6, our president Paco Arango received the XLSemanal 2024 Award in the Values category for his charitable career. It is an honour to receive such an outstanding award accompanied by Antonio López in the Arts category, Valentín Fuster in Science and Adela Cortina in Thought. Thank you very much XLSemanal for granting this...

WEDNESDAY, 08/05/2024

Aladina Foundation present at SEHOP 2024

The XVI National Congress of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (SEHOP 2024) will be held in Palma de Mallorca from May 30 to June 1. This year we will be present as sponsors, promoting Aladina’s work among all the professionals attending the congress. It is an honor to be part of such...

MONDAY, 29/04/2024

This was SportsFun, our first event in Murcia!

Last April 20 took place SportsFun, our first charity event in Murcia, in collaboration with the Never Surrender Foundation. The objective was to raise funds to make a gymnasium a reality at the Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia where children with cancer admitted to the hospital can carry out the rehabilitation prescribed by...

FRIDAY, 26/04/2024

Inauguration of eventosaladina.org, our website for solidarity events

We are launching the website eventosaladina.org, where from now on we will announce the different charity events that we organize from Aladina. From the Aladina Xmas Weekend to our latest event in Murcia, SportsFun, through this website you will have all the information you need to know what it consists of and what we hope...

THURSDAY, 18/04/2024

SportsFun, the charity event in Murcia not to be missed!

On the 20th of April we will celebrate, together with the Never Surrender Foundation, our first event in the city of Murcia: SportsFun, whose proceeds will go towards the construction of a new Paediatric Oncology Gymnasium in the Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca. On Thursday 11th April, the councillor for Social Welfare, Family and Health,...

THURSDAY, 11/04/2024

Aladina announces SportsFun at a press conference together with Never Surrender and Murcia City Council.

On 11th April, together with the Never Surrender Foundation and Murcia City Council, we presented our first event in the region: SportsFun, the proceeds of which will go towards the construction of a new Paediatric Oncology Gymnasium at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital. The event, which combines sport and fun, will take place next...

THURSDAY, 04/04/2024

Aladina meets the basic needs of Mexican children with cancer without resources for two years

Once again Aladina is where children with cancer need us most. This time we have had the privilege of helping our friends of Una Nueva Esperanza in their Basic Needs Programme for Families with children with cancer in Mexico. We made a donation of $50,000 that will cover shelter, food, clothing and transportation for two...

WEDNESDAY, 06/03/2024

We decorate the paediatric emergency room at Tomelloso Hospital

In our aim to improve hospital spaces to make the stay of children and families more pleasant, we have decorated the paediatric emergency room and the medical office of the Tomelloso Hospital. With this new decoration we wanted the children to feel as if they were at the bottom of the sea every time they...

THURSDAY, 29/02/2024

We closed out Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with an event at the City Hall of Madrid

To close the #PañueloChallengeAladina, our major campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer at a national level, we held an event at Madrid City Hall in which the families of Aladina participated together with the Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida and EMT volunteers. First we had an event in the Plaza de Cibeles next to the...

TUESDAY, 27/02/2024

We decorate the Paediatric Oncology area of the Hospital Clínico de Valencia

At Aladina we are celebrating because we have inaugurated the new decoration of the Paediatric Oncology area of the Hospital Clínico de Valencia. This new intervention in hospitals has been possible thanks to the altruism of Formica Group and the artist Antonyo Marest. This decoration is present in six hospitalisation rooms, two transplant rooms and...

THURSDAY, 15/02/2024

We inaugurated the new Paediatric Oncology Day Hospital at La Paz with an investment of 1.2M €.

We inaugurated the new Paediatric Oncology Day Hospital at La Paz. At a cost of 1,200,000 € and with a surface area of 800m2, more than 500 children with cancer will pass through its facilities every year for 4,000 consultations. The new La Paz Paediatric Oncology Day Hospital is a project entirely financed by Aladina,...

TUESDAY, 13/02/2024

The Aladina 2024 Challenge Scarf is back!

THE CHALLENGE SCARF IS BACK! The great wave of solidarity that will sweep across Spain in favour of children with cancer. Next 15th February is World Childhood Cancer Day, a very special day for all the children and families that, with your help, we care for at the Aladina Foundation. For the third consecutive year...

FRIDAY, 02/02/2024

Aladina is a member of UICC, the International Union Against Cancer.

In our aim to reach further internationally, we officially joined the UICC, the International Union Against Cancer, which is dedicated exclusively to global cancer control. More than 200 organisations in 80 countries are part of this joint project in the fight against cancer. We are honoured to be part of this alliance that brings together...

MONDAY, 22/01/2024

We decorate the Obstetrics Unit of Parla Hospital

This January we finished our improvement in Parla Hospital, where we have decorated the Obstetrics Unit. In our aim to make hospital stays much more pleasant for patients and families, we continue to decorate hospital units and floors throughout Spain. The space is decorated with floral and plant motifs to give a feeling of spaciousness.

MONDAY, 08/01/2024

Fundación Aladina is the first Spanish institution to become a member of St. Jude. Jude Global Alliance

 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalthe world’s leading organisation in paediatric cancer care and research, includes the Aladina Foundation in its international programme. St. Jude Global Alliance. We are the first Spanish institution to be part of this alliance.   The St. Louis programme The St. Jude Global Alliance brings together individuals and institutions...

FRIDAY, 22/12/2023

Legal developments in the tax deductibility of donations to Aladina

On 19 December the Council of Ministers approved Royal Decree-Law 6/2023. which amends the law on patronage that has been in force for more than 21 years. Published in the BOE on 20 December, it will be in force from 1 January 2024. It involves two important changes that will affect all Aladina’s members and...

THURSDAY, 21/12/2023

We visit the works at Vall d'Hebron together with the Diverse Foundation

The Diverse Foundation, the main partner of the Improved Reality project promoted by Aladina together with the Small Foundation and the A.Bosch Foundation, accompanied us on a visit to the construction site of the new Paediatric Oncology area at Vall d’Hebron. Jordi Rubiralta and Emily Kunze, president and founder of Fundació Diverse respectively, visited the...

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MONDAY, 17/06/2024

Winners of the solidarity raffle of the Chefs&Golf event

Last week the Chefs&Golf event took place, which brings together great chefs and golfers, and which was also in solidarity with Aladina. From the talk by our president, Paco Arango, to the solidarity raffle whose proceeds go to Aladina, the event helps us to continue growing and taking care of those who need it most.

THURSDAY, 13/06/2024

Congalsa International Tournament donates 9,780 euros to Aladina

On May 25 and 26, the new edition of the Congalsa International Grassroots Football Tournament Concello de Ribeira took place, which, once again, has been in favor of Aladina. In total they have raised 9,780 euros that will help us so that no child with cancer loses their smile. 45 teams participated, united by their...

WEDNESDAY, 12/06/2024

Bonamara holds a solidarity party with Aladina

On June 15, the Bonamara nightclub organizes a solidarity plan for the whole family: a fun party whose proceeds will go to four entities, including Aladina. The event will take place from 17:00 to 22:00 and tickets can be purchased here. Thank you very much for doing such a beautiful and fun action and helping...

TUESDAY, 11/06/2024

Luis Sandino Donates Proceeds from His Exhibition to Aladina

The artist Luis Sandino held a solidarity exhibition of his acrylic paintings in March 2024 in the space provided free of charge by the Marambay Restaurant. Luis has donated the amount of the paintings acquired during the exhibition to Aladina, to help us so that no child with cancer loses his smile. Thank you very...

TUESDAY, 11/06/2024

Lovingos against cancer in solidarity with Aladina

On June 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Plaza Mayor of Lovingos will take place the IV Lovingos Popular Trotada against cancer. All proceeds will be donated to Aladina to help us ensure that no child with cancer loses their smile. The event has a zero row and registration is 10 euros for those over...

TUESDAY, 11/06/2024

Solidarity Basketball Tournament with Aladina

On June 15 and 16, the I Solidarity Basketball Tournament will take place in the Griñón 2024 festivities. All proceeds will go to Aladina to help us in our comprehensive support programs for children with cancer and their families. The tournament, organized by C.B. Griñón in collaboration with the City Council of Griñón, will start...

TUESDAY, 28/05/2024

Don't miss the II All Funds Solidarity Race!

On June 8 at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela in Madrid, the II All Funds Solidarity Race will take place. All proceeds will go to six organizations, including Aladina. Thank you very much for counting on us for such a special action and for helping us so that no child with cancer loses their smile.

FRIDAY, 17/05/2024

The Pelayo Foundation supports our Emotional Support Scholarship Program

Once again, we have been selected in the Pelayo Foundation’s 2023 Call for Social Projects. On this occasion, they have decided to support our Emotional Accompaniment Scholarship Program. Thanks to your donation of 20,000 euros, we will be able to help many children with cancer and their families receive the support they deserve in their...

MONDAY, 13/05/2024

Zumba day at school in aid of Aladina

On the 15th of May from 9:00 to 20:00 a zumba masterclass will take place in the outdoor patio of CEIP Elvira Lindo in La Flecha (Valladolid) organised by CDo Almendrera BPXport and the AMPA of the Elvira Lindo School. It will all be for charity: to help children with cancer to never lose their...

WEDNESDAY, 08/05/2024

"Taking Steps Toward Change” event in solidarity with Aladina

On June 1st from 9 am the event “Taking steps towards change: Cycling, Paddle and Zumba for Health and Solidarity” will take place, organized by the Adago Association, Altafit Gym Club and Paddle Club Fuenlabrada. 40% of the funds raised will go to Aladina to help us in our various comprehensive support programs for children...

MONDAY, 29/04/2024

We attended the St. Jude annual regional meeting for Europe in Moldova.

Last week Ishtar Espejo, director of Aladina, and Ana Davila, our communications director, traveled to Moldova to attend the annual St. Jude regional meeting for Europe. The congress brings together organizations from all over the continent with a common goal: to improve the quality of life of children with cancer. Aladina is the only Spanish...

MONDAY, 29/04/2024

Solidarity Market in favor of Aladina

On May 16, 17 and 18 there will be a solidarity market where the clothing brands and organizers of the event Fígara, Himba, Is Coming…, Matelier, Pitusas, The Villa Concept and As One will be present. They also wanted the flea market to do its bit for a good cause, and that is why the...

THURSDAY, 25/04/2024

VI Spanish Figure Skating Championships in Solidarity with Aladina

From May 16 to 18, at the Infanta Juana Sports Center in Zaratán (Valladolid), the VI Spanish Artistic Inline Skating Championship will take place. For each ticket, one euro will be donated to Aladina to help us in our various programs of comprehensive support to children with cancer and their families. Categories from fry to...

THURSDAY, 25/04/2024

EDMC Charity Gala in Solidarity with Aladina

On 27 June at 19:30 the Escola Dansa Mireia Crespo’s Charity Gala will take place, the proceeds of which will go to Aladina to help us to make sure that no child with cancer loses their smile. Tickets cost five euros and can be purchased directly at the school, Calle La Creueta 5, Rafelbunyol. Thank...

WEDNESDAY, 24/04/2024

cerARTmic will donate one euro per ticket to Aladina

cerARTmic Madrid 2024 is the first contemporary art fair dedicated entirely to ceramics. It will take place from 6 to 9 June at the Palacio de Santa Bárbara in Madrid and, for every ticket sold, one euro will be donated to the Aladina Foundation to help us in our various programmes of comprehensive support for...

WEDNESDAY, 24/04/2024

Personal development event to donate 5% of sales to Aladina

The second edition of Polaris Evolution, which will take place on 9 June in Gran Canaria, will donate 5% of sales to Aladina. The personal development event will thus help us to continue our comprehensive support programmes for children with cancer and their families. You can buy tickets and find out more about the event...

MONDAY, 22/04/2024

Ninnus will donate one euro to Aladina for every sale on its website.

The brand of silicone food products for babies and children Ninnus will donate one euro to Aladina for each sale on its website. In this way, since its inception, the brand wants to be supportive and help a good cause. Thank you Ninnus for helping us with so much love so that children with cancer...

THURSDAY, 18/04/2024

DiversiON and Pardo 1927 will run the Madrid Marathon in aid of Aladina

On 28 April, the members of the Corre con DiversiOn club and the employees of the cosmetics company Pardo 1927 have set themselves a common challenge of solidarity: to run the Madrid Marathon in support of Aladina. In addition, for several months Pardo 1927 carries out actions to help us in our various programmes of...

MONDAY, 15/04/2024

New edition of the Congalsa International Grassroots Football Tournament in aid of Aladina

On the 25th and 26th of May, in the A Fieteira sports complex, the Congalsa International Grassroots Football Tournament will take place, which, once again this year, will be in favour of Aladina. A few weeks ago, all the information about this event was announced at an event at the Ribeira Town Hall. This year...

MONDAY, 15/04/2024

Madrid Es Vóley Playa chooses us as a solidarity partner!

From the 9th to the 19th of May, the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour will take place in the Puerta de Hierro Sports Park. This year we have been selected as a solidarity partner of the event, so we will be present during those days in various fun and supportive ways. The men’s tournament will...

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“La Inédita”: a legendary guitar now playing for Aladina

We inaugurate the humanized pediatric area at the Hospital de Toledo

Introducing The Aladina Home: Spain’s First Day Center for Children with Cancer

Paco Arango receives the XLSemanal Award in the Values category

Aladina Foundation present at SEHOP 2024

This was SportsFun, our first event in Murcia!

Inauguration of eventosaladina.org, our website for solidarity events

SportsFun, the charity event in Murcia not to be missed!

Aladina announces SportsFun at a press conference together with Never Surrender and Murcia City Council.

Aladina meets the basic needs of Mexican children with cancer without resources for two years

We decorate the paediatric emergency room at Tomelloso Hospital

We closed out Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with an event at the City Hall of Madrid

We decorate the Paediatric Oncology area of the Hospital Clínico de Valencia

We inaugurated the new Paediatric Oncology Day Hospital at La Paz with an investment of 1.2M €.

The Aladina 2024 Challenge Scarf is back!

Aladina is a member of UICC, the International Union Against Cancer.

We decorate the Obstetrics Unit of Parla Hospital

Fundación Aladina is the first Spanish institution to become a member of St. Jude. Jude Global Alliance

Legal developments in the tax deductibility of donations to Aladina

We visit the works at Vall d'Hebron together with the Diverse Foundation

News Partners

Winners of the solidarity raffle of the Chefs&amp;Golf event

Congalsa International Tournament donates 9,780 euros to Aladina

Bonamara holds a solidarity party with Aladina

Luis Sandino Donates Proceeds from His Exhibition to Aladina

Lovingos against cancer in solidarity with Aladina

Solidarity Basketball Tournament with Aladina

Don't miss the II All Funds Solidarity Race!

The Pelayo Foundation supports our Emotional Support Scholarship Program

Zumba day at school in aid of Aladina

"Taking Steps Toward Change” event in solidarity with Aladina

We attended the St. Jude annual regional meeting for Europe in Moldova.

Solidarity Market in favor of Aladina

VI Spanish Figure Skating Championships in Solidarity with Aladina

EDMC Charity Gala in Solidarity with Aladina

cerARTmic will donate one euro per ticket to Aladina

Personal development event to donate 5% of sales to Aladina

Ninnus will donate one euro to Aladina for every sale on its website.

DiversiON and Pardo 1927 will run the Madrid Marathon in aid of Aladina

New edition of the Congalsa International Grassroots Football Tournament in aid of Aladina

Madrid Es Vóley Playa chooses us as a solidarity partner!

Fundación Aladina in the Press

Winners of the solidarity raffle of the Chefs&Golf event