Andorra's 14th Cursa de la Dona Targets €10,500 for Chemotherapy Hair Loss Prevention
The charity race in Andorra, now in its 14th edition, will fund a scalp cooling device to help chemo patients keep their hair. Officials expect to raise most of the €22,000 needed through entries and donations.
Key Points
- 14th Cursa de la Dona on Sept 13 expects 700 runners to raise €8K-€9K for SAAS Paxman scalp cooler.
- €5 from each €15 entry fee funds device that reduces chemotherapy hair loss and boosts patient wellbeing.
- 5km competitive race counts toward national women's 5K championship; 2.5km walk open to all.
- Event shifted from June for better attendance; past funds supported breast cancer app and research.
The 14th Mora Assegurances Cursa de la Dona, organised by the Andorran Women's Association (ADA), is scheduled for 13 September and expects around 700 participants, up slightly from 680 last year.
Organisers aim to raise €8,000 to €9,000 through the event towards a €22,000 Paxman scalp cooling system for the Andorran Health Care Service (SAAS). The device reduces hair loss during chemotherapy by cooling the scalp, supporting patients' emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and image. ADA president Elvira Geli said it helps those enduring such difficult treatments. Entry fees of €15 allocate €5 per participant directly to the project, with 60% of any surplus also contributing. A dedicated donation line accepts 100% of gifts from non-participants.
The race, now sponsored principally by MoraBanc Assegurances for the first time, starts at 11.30am from Avinguda Meritxell in front of their headquarters. It offers a 5km competitive route—homologated by the Andorran Athletics Federation and counting towards the women's absolute 5K national championship, open to federated athletes or those with a free race licence—and a 2.5km walk for all. The flat course runs to the Lycée and back, largely unchanged but with a later start that could mean warmer conditions.
The shift from June avoids summer event clashes and boosts attendance, Geli noted. Past races have funded projects like the Xemio breast cancer tracking app and MediBrest research initiative. Federation president Josep Maria Missé highlighted its role in advancing women's sport beyond competition. The event aligns with the government's Mou-te per la salut calendar promoting physical activity.
It marks the third year of ADA-SAAS collaboration on breast cancer. Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mònica Bonell and commune representatives from Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany endorsed its charity and health benefits. Civil Protection, traffic services and volunteers provide support.
Inscriptions and bib collection occur at Mora Assegurances' Passatge Europa office; full details are on the official website.
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