Luis Enrique, during the Qatar World Cup, became a central talking point as he stepped in for the national team in a historic moment. His departure left a community of around 800,000 fans feeling unsettled, yet it also sparked a charitable effort that would connect the past with the present. After stepping away, he quietly built a new chapter, giving back to the community in a meaningful way through the Enriqueta Villavecchia Foundation.
Luis Enrique, who broke his silence this week via his official Twitter account, revealed plans to donate 30,000 euros to an organization that supports children battling cancer. He stated that all proceeds from the livestreams held during the World Cup would go to the Enriqueta Villavecchia Foundation, a gesture that underscored his commitment to social causes.
What does the Villavecchia Foundation do?
In his message, the former Spanish coach explained that Twitch, the platform where he hosts live shows, would receive 50 percent of the profits. The Asturian coach, whose broadcasts attracted as many as 55,000 viewers simultaneously, added, I am sharing with you the donation certificate corresponding to that half. Thank you for your generosity and support. The channel luisenrique21 has reached 6.3 million page views and ranked among the top seven Spanish streamers and within the top 26 worldwide for live content.
The Enriqueta Villavecchia Foundation, which operates the Enriqueta Villavecchia Child Oncology Hospital at the Santa Creu i Sant Pau complex and at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, was founded in 1989. Its mission is to comprehensively address the needs of children with cancer or other serious illnesses while supporting their families. It is worth noting that Luis Enrique lost his own little girl to illness, a personal hardship that influenced his perspective and contributed to his decision to help others during that difficult time.
Did Luis Enrique get any euros from streams?
All funds coming from the Twitch broadcasts went directly to the Enriqueta Villavecchia Child Oncology Foundation. The final amount reached sixty thousand euros, with thirty thousand euros initially received through subscriptions and other revenue concepts. From the outset, it was clear that the coach would not keep any of the money himself.
I think the treasury is part of this effort as well, so the contributions will go to the cause. The project described as the Victory Pavilion for the Enriqueta Villavecchia Child Oncology Foundation is intended to help children and their families endure the most challenging moments of illness, particularly during palliative care, in the words of the broadcaster.
Luis Enrique, a champion of solidarity
The foundation welcomed the commitment shown by the coach from the Spanish football team with gratitude and praise. The organization highlighted that his ongoing solidarity serves as an example and provides extra energy to continue working for the well-being of children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Pabellón de la Victoria will be a unique, pioneering center offering comprehensive support. It will provide housing and daily assistance, leisure spaces, and family support to accompany children and their families through end-of-life moments. This ambitious project has become possible thanks to the generosity generated by Luis Enrique’s broadcasts, a testament to the impact of athletes using their platforms for meaningful social good.