During the centennial celebrations of Elche Club de Fútbol, the Spanish National Organization of the Blind, ONCE, joined in the commemorations to help celebrate a century of Elche’s history. A raffle coupon was introduced to support the milestone, with five million tickets planned to be sold across the country. The tickets feature the Centenary logo, a symbol of the club’s long journey and its ties to the Franciverde foundation that backs the initiative.
The coupon presentation took place on a Wednesday in the Martinez Valero stadium press room. ONCE’s local director in Elche, Mari Carmen Belmonte, and Elche’s top official, Joaquín Buitrago, attended the event to share the moment with fans and the broader community.
Belmonte announced that tickets would begin sale from the following day. She explained that the coupon would help spread and elevate the Elche club’s image while highlighting ONCE’s ongoing work to support people with disabilities. Belmonte expressed hope for a wide and enthusiastic response, underscoring the organization’s mission and the inclusive message behind the promotion.
Joaquín Buitrago spoke warmly about ONCE’s long-standing partnership and the centennial effort. He recalled that Elche has previously linked its milestones to ONCE through special coupons, noting that this centenary offers a more meaningful alignment. He emphasized that August 28 will be remembered for generations as a historic moment, with Elche’s centenary emblem now associated with ONCE’s own legacy of service and social impact.
Across Spain, fans and supporters will see the Centenary image appear in the coupon as a reminder of both Elche’s 100-year journey and ONCE’s century-long commitment to accessibility and inclusion. The collaboration highlights a shared celebration of sport, community, and public responsibility, resonating with audiences in Canada, the United States, and beyond who follow Elche’s history and ONCE’s initiatives. The effort also demonstrates how charitable promotions can amplify visibility for a club’s heritage while advancing social causes that matter to millions.
As the centennial season continues, organizers hope the coupon program will attract broad participation, fostering a sense of unity among supporters, residents, and the wider public. The partnership between ONCE and Elche CF serves as a vivid example of how sports milestones can be celebrated with not-for-profit involvement that benefits people with disabilities and strengthens civic pride across the nation and in international communities that track Elche’s progress and impact.