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Daganzo de Arriba hosts charity championship against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The Ángel Berzal venue will host the 'A Pirate Against Duchenne' charity competition until May 24th, featuring concerts, family activities, and solidarity initiatives.

Generic image of a festive community event in a Spanish square with families and a stage.
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Generic image of a festive community event in a Spanish square with families and a stage.

The municipality of Daganzo de Arriba is hosting the 'A Pirate Against Duchenne' charity championship until May 24th, an initiative aimed at raising funds for research and support for families affected by this rare genetic disease.

The Ángel Berzal Sports Center will be the hub for this charity competition, which offers free entry and a program designed for all audiences. The event, organized in collaboration with the Daganzo City Council and Phoenixdarts, will take place over several days, concluding on Sunday, May 24th.
Saturday, May 23rd, will be dedicated to music, with performances by Coche Amarillo at 7:00 PM, Pumas Band at 8:30 PM, and Illogicals at 10:30 PM. Sunday, May 24th, will focus on family activities, including a children's darts championship for the under-10, under-12, and under-15 categories starting at 11:00 AM.
The family program will continue with a zumba session at 11:45 AM organized by Zumba Sano Daganzo, followed by the puppet show ‘Sleeping Beauty’ by La Zoganda, with showings at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. Additionally, at 1:00 PM, there will be a parade of giant characters including Stitch and King Kong.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy magic shows by Mago Salao, face painting organized by the Daganzo City Council, and a Vespa gathering around 12:00 PM, with participation from the Vespa Club Alcalá de Henares. The organization also promises gifts and surprises.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare genetic disease causing progressive muscle deterioration, considered one of the most frequent and severe forms of childhood muscular dystrophy. It primarily affects boys, and while there is no definitive cure, current treatments aim to improve quality of life and life expectancy.

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