Cars for Smiles Andorra raises €5,104 for at-risk youth with high-performance track laps

The third edition of Cars for Smiles Andorra raised €5,104 for the Andorran Red Cross's Espai de Lleure project, which provides socio-educational and leisure activities for children and young people at risk of social exclusion.

The charity event took place on Saturday at Circuit Andorra Pas de la Casa, bringing together around 20 vulnerable young people as co-pilots and a dozen drivers in high-performance sports cars. Participants enjoyed track laps alongside the drivers, with vehicles including models from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Corvette, Ferrari and Porsche. Around 50 people took part in total.

The day began with a gathering of the cars in Escaldes-Engordany and a project presentation at Andbank's conference room before moving to the circuit for the main activities. It concluded with social gatherings and an event at Anyós Park Club.

Funds came from contributions by the vehicle owners and will support daytime activities during the All Saints' school holidays from 26 to 30 October. Organisers noted the total could rise further as donations remain open via their website.

The initiative aims to create excitement for young people in vulnerable situations through motor-related experiences. Cars for Smiles, which started over a decade ago in Barcelona and has since expanded to Madrid and Salamanca, seeks to establish itself as a regular fixture in Andorra's social calendar. Association president Martijn Elvers said the event enables volunteers to step beyond personal spaces to support a collective cause with real social impact.