A Alicante visit: charity works and holiday gifts from sports teams
The Lucentum Foundation arranged a compassionate visit to the pediatric department this week, delivering the toys amassed from the most recent game. The destination was Alicante General Hospital, where the volunteers handed out gifts collected during the event at the Pedro Ferrándiz pavilion. This year the initiative brought together multiple groups in a shared effort to bring joy to young patients. ASPANION, the Valencian Community Association of Parents of Children and Adolescents with Cancer, serves as a sister organization to the Alicante club and coordinates a range of charitable activities throughout the season.
The young patients and their families expressed heartfelt gratitude for the visit and the thoughtful gifts that arrived with the players. The event underscores a collaboration led by the Lucentum Foundation, which has long supported community outreach and wellness programs for children in need. It also highlighted the generosity of those who donated items and the commitment of the volunteers who organized the distributions with care and attention to each child’s situation.
HLA Alicante players also took part in the outreach by visiting pediatric areas and presenting the gifts to the young athletes. The Hospital Pedagogy Unit (UPH) was represented by the department’s deputy nursing directors, Cristina Peydró Navarro and Inés Gonzalez Sánchez, who accompanied the players on their rounds. Their team traveled through hospital wards and even into the Pediatric Oncology Day Hospital, ensuring that every corner of the facility felt the warmth of the season. The gifts were delivered to children receiving treatment, thanks to the collaboration with ASPANION and the generosity of supporters who were inspired by the chance to bring a smile to these brave youngsters. The mood was festive and hopeful, as the visitors shared moments of joy with the hospital staff and families alike.
The day culminated with a memorable moment for the hospitalized children and the teams involved. Lucentum players were pictured with smiling youngsters, a testament to the human side of sports and the impact of simple acts of kindness. The experience demonstrated the power of community when clubs, medical staff, and families unite to support the needs of children facing health challenges. The contributions from fans who supported the cause helped ensure the day could go ahead, and the participating families expressed their appreciation for the care and attention shown to their children. The event was a reminder that the spirit of sport extends beyond the court and into the everyday lives of those who need it most. The teams and organizers look forward to future opportunities to bring similar moments of encouragement and connection to the Pedro Ferrándiz pavilion and the broader Alicante community.