Did you know that the AECC (Spanish anti-cancer association) has been around for 15 years? Whenever you enter their little charity shop, by the steps to the Municipal Market, you will most likely see Maria Jara Peñalver, who is the most ‘permanent’ of the 12 volunteers, who keep the shop and the association going.
It was reported in the ‘pro-Benevides’ newspaper that the Town Hall send a card every year to the shop, commending them for their excellent charity work… that’ll be a big help then.
Serious contributions are received in the form of food sold during San José, prepared by Chambao de Vincente and Chambao de Joaquín, although the giant paella and other fundraisers were somewhat of a challenge this year, because of the heavy and continuous rain.
It’s not just the shop that the AECC provide, there are also anti-smoking days, and informative campaigns about cancer, including useful information on how to quit smoking, and how to recognise the early signs of more common cancers such as of the breast and colon.
Personal reasons make any cancer charity my favoured deposit for loose change, even the odd note, and although my purchase of a few books, a juicer and a pretty good vacuum cleaner may not purchase the next scanner, I feel better for it, and besides, I love a good rummage!