ASDICA
….and while we have your attention, we’d like to let you know about a great team, doing some great work in the Calviá municipality in the south of Mallorca.
ASDICA are a small, hard working team dedicated to making the lives of young learning disabled people and their families just that little bit easier.
Founded in 1996 ASDICA provides physical, psychological and practical help to 35 members. They hold social events, shows, fiestas and more throughout the year, putting a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.
They receive some funding from Calvià council, and raise funds themselves with their events, but also rely on donations to carry out their vital work, and expend it to help more young people in need.
One of their proudest donors is Calvia-based cycling charity 6Points. They are an ever expanding group of riders, Mallorcan residents and riders from overseas. Every May they ride a three day circumnavigation of the island with two aims. Fun, and charity. They first supported ASDICA during their 2018 event, and have been working with them ever since. Their donations to ASDICA so far are more than 140,000 euros, and they have just topped the quarter of a million mark for total donations to charities since their inception in 2017.
Aside from their main event in May, they run smaller events all year round, and not just in Mallorca, Events in Tenerife, UK and sister Balearic Islands make up their ever expanding diary of events.
To find out more about ASDICA, https://www.asdica.com/
…. And if you fancy joining the 6Points family and helping ASDICA that way, you’ll find all you need to know here. https://6pointschallenges.com/
Keep up the good work.
Cat Protection Pollença
Some important news about a fabulous feline project that needs your help!
The problem of stray cats has long been a problem in Mallorca. Some 7 years ago, three generous women put their heads together and formed Cat Protection Pollença in an effort to support street cats in their local area. Since then, what started as ad hoc efforts to manage and care for stray cats has grown into a significant operation, now overseeing over 60 cat colonies and 2,000 cats with the help of around 30 volunteers. These volunteers handle everything from feeding and trapping to fostering and fundraising, with no paid staff involved.
With a monthly food bill in excess of 3,000 euros, the organization faces financial difficulties, especially after a major funder withdrew support. They have secured some future funding from the local council, but until March 2025, they are struggling to cover costs.
Not known to sit on their laurels, these fabulous ladies are looking to raise funds by hosting an 80’s night on September 28th, with music, food, and auctions. Tickets for the Club Tropicana Night are 50 euros each and include food and drink, with all profits going directly to the charity. Tickets can be bought at https://www.tickettailor.com/.events/clubtropicana/1319216
If you are interested in supporting them, why not join their Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=cat%20protection%20po...;
Or join in their online auction and bid for some of the fabulous prizes:
https://www.facebook.com/events/469477375496095 ;
Or donate directly at: https://www.catprotectionpollensa.com/wish-to-donate
Or if you are in Pollença and would like to help on a voluntary basis, please email them at info@catprotection.com
The Cancer Support Group
We know we spoke about the Cancer Support Group last month, but we wanted to repeat their message about their fundraising activities for April.
Their goal this year is to double last year's participants and to smash the €10000 mark!
This year everyone will be able to set their own goal, for example you could decide to walk 10.000 steps a day, or you may prefer to walk a total of 100.000 in the month. Even though it is Walk Against Cancer, if you prefer to run, cycle or swim, that is fine too, just make sure you are challenging yourself because the idea is to increase everyone's fitness during the month
You can join in their fundraising event wherever you are in the world and get a little bit fitter yourself in the process then their annual Walk Against Cancer could be perfect for you: more info on here.