Red Cross Dénia raised more than 5.200 euros on the Day of the Banderita

A total of 17 petitions tables were distributed last December 1 through the streets of Dénia to collaborate in one of the most supportive days of the year, the Day of the Banderita organized by the local assembly of the Red Cross in Dénia.

This year they managed to raise 5.283,07 euros to be used for Children in difficult situations. Children are the most affected in crisis contexts (such as the one that has been going on for the last few years), a situation that makes them more vulnerable to their personal and educational development. Many of them are in a complicated family environment, lack adequate food and school supplies.

In the 2018 edition, the associations Amunt, Rotary Club, Balearia Foundation, Fallera Local Board, Moros y Cristianos, Hogar del Jubilado, MLS Inmobiliaria, IES nº 3, IES Chabàs, Ludai, Gent de Denia, Classic Culture, Euroclub, Association participated Al-manchara, Ermita San Juan and two tables managed by volunteers from the Dénia Red Cross.

In gratitude for their selfless collaboration, the Red Cross rewarded their participation. The table that obtained the highest collection was that of the Friends of the Hermitage of San Juan; the most creative, that of the Al-Manchara Association; The one with the best Christmas decoration was the one made by IES Number 3, created by Gardening students; while the award for the largest participation went to the Fundació Baleària.

The Banderita Day celebration was completed with the performances of the students of the Tenor Cortis Professional Conservatory of Music, the Fina Porta Dance School, the 3 MusicTheers Group, the Batucada de Ondara and the participation of Star Wars-Swalicante.