Trofeu Andorra la Vella Raises €3,160 for Disability Mountain Access Charity
Fourth edition basketball match between MoraBanc Andorra and BAXI Manresa generated €3,160 from ticket sales, donated to 'Hi Arribarem' to help.
Key Points
- Event raised €3,160 via €5 tickets for MoraBanc Andorra vs BAXI Manresa match.
- Funds donated to 'Hi Arribarem', aiding disabled access to Andorran mountains.
- Cheque presented by officials, club leaders to association reps on Monday.
- Highlights sport's role in promoting inclusion, perseverance, social cohesion.
The fourth edition of the Trofeu Andorra la Vella basketball tournament raised €3,160 for the 'Hi Arribarem' association, an Andorra la Vella group dedicated to helping people with disabilities access the mountains.
The funds came from ticket sales priced at a symbolic €5 each for the match held on 26 September at the Pavelló Toni Martí. The event pitted MoraBanc Andorra against BAXI Manresa in a fixture focused entirely on charity.
On Monday, local officials handed over the cheque during a ceremony attended by Andorra la Vella consuls Sergi González and Olalla Losada, BC MoraBanc Andorra president Gorka Aixàs, and the club's corporate social responsibility head Natàlia De Felipe. They presented the donation to 'Hi Arribarem' president Joan Rossell and secretary Arnau Calvet.
Organisers from the Andorra la Vella commune and BC MoraBanc Andorra praised the fans' strong turnout and emphasised the value of linking elite sport with community initiatives. The effort underscores a shared commitment to inclusion, perseverance, and social cohesion.
Representatives from 'Hi Arribarem' expressed gratitude for the support, noting that such contributions enable them to expand activities bringing mountain experiences to people with disabilities.
Original Sources
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