The Penya Blaugrana San Diego has once again demonstrated the great spirit of solidarity of all its members and also its commitment to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, dedicated to helping women suffering from breast cancer, as well as to research to combat this disease. The penya of the FCB World Federation has raised a total of around 4,500 dollars, which it has donated in its entirety to this organisation so that it can continue to carry out its work.
A large part of the amount raised was collected on 26 October, on the occasion of the viewing of the Clásico between Real Madrid and Barça that the PB San Diego organised at its usual venue. There, the supporters’ club organised a charity raffle among all its members, with attractive blaugrana and penya prizes for the winners. Thanks to the large turnout, as well as other online donations from those who were unable to attend, the proceeds were well over 4,000 dollars. The penya even organised a dinner where part of the final bill also went to the breast cancer charity.
The final figure was raised at the ‘More than Pink’ Solidarity Walk organised by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, where the PB San Diego participated and had its own fundraising stand. The supporters, led by president Rubén Aguilera, joined in this initiative to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer in the city of San Diego.
Regular collaboration
The involvement of the PB San Diego with the Susan G. Komen Foundation has become a regular thing every year, and the supporters’ club tends to make it coincide with the Clásico screenings to give them more relevance. Last year, the Californian penya raised more than 1,000 dollars for this organisation, and in previous years it has also made contributions. For all this, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has expressed its gratitude to all members of the PB San Diego.
