Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital today presented the charity race “5K Steps That Matter” at Torrevieja Town Hall, as part of the hospital’s 25th anniversary celebrations. All proceeds from the event will be donated in full to AFECÁNCER, a local association supporting cancer patients and their families.

The race will take place on Sunday 25th May at 9:00 am in the Parque de las Naciones in Torrevieja. The event offers various categories suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including a 5K run, Nordic walking, children’s races, and a range of family-friendly activities.

This community event is held in collaboration with the Torrevieja Town Council, through its departments of Sports and Health, as well as the Torrevieja Athletics Club and the Brotons Group.

The event’s race packs will be prepared with the support of ADIEM Torrevieja, an organisation that promotes the social and professional inclusion of individuals with mental health conditions. Their participation adds further depth to the event’s inclusive and charitable nature, highlighting the power of community and cooperation for a common cause.

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A family-friendly sporting event

Beyond the athletic competition, the day promises to be a true celebration of solidarity, with a full schedule of complementary activities:

• Zumba session with Javi Jodani, a well-known local instructor, bringing energy and movement to the morning.
• Live music by Instinto Primate, performing from the heart of the park to create a festive atmosphere.
• Children’s workshops and activities throughout the morning, providing a safe and engaging environment for the youngest attendees.
• Café area with seating, offering refreshments and a space to relax.
• “Dorsal 0” (virtual race bib) available via the registration page for those unable to attend in person but who wish to support the cause.

Race and event Schedule

• 09:00 – Collection of adult race numbers: Participants should collect their bibs at the designated area. Early arrival is advised to avoid queues.
• 10:00 – Start of the 5K race: The main event begins, with a 5-kilometre route monitored by the Torrevieja Athletics Club to ensure runners’ safety.
• 11:00 – Nordic walking event begins: A walking alternative open to all, promoting inclusive participation.
• 11:00 to 12:00 – Live performance by Instinto Primate: Enjoy music in the park during the festivities.
• 11:15 – Prize-giving ceremony for the 5K race winners.
• 11:30 – Collection of children’s race numbers: Children participating in the races should collect their bibs from the designated area.
• 12:00 – Children’s races begin (within the park):
  • SUB4 (Mixed, up to age 3) – 50m
  • SUB6 (Mixed, ages 4–5) – 50m
  • SUB8 (Boys & Girls, ages 6–7) – 100m
  • SUB10 (Boys & Girls, ages 8–9) – 600m
  • SUB12 (Boys & Girls, ages 10–11) – 600m
  • SUB14 (Boys & Girls, ages 12–13) – 1,200m
    Races are adapted by age to encourage children’s participation, held in a secure, supervised area of the park.
• 12:30 – Prize-giving ceremony for children’s races.
• 10:30 to 12:30 – Children’s activities: Fun and educational workshops and games for young attendees.
• 12:30 to 13:00 – Final Zumba session: A fun and energetic way to end the day, open to all participants.

A day to remember as part of Quirónsalud Torrevieja’s 25th anniversary

This charity race forms part of the activities commemorating the 25th anniversary of Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital – a milestone that celebrates the hospital’s strong ties with the local community and its ongoing commitment to health, solidarity, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Throughout the year, the hospital will be organising a series of initiatives including exhibitions, podcasts, commemorative mosaics, and a grand closing event in October.

Three individuals were apprehended by National Police officers in Benidorm (Alicante) on suspicion of being the leaders of a criminal organisation that specialises in pickpocketing. It is believed that the group stole credit cards from the establishment’s POS payment terminals, where one of the individuals worked.

    The National Police said the arrest was made at the same place the cards were used, 20 minutes after the wallet was stolen.

    The CIMACC Chamber of the 091 made the arrests after a foreign tourist called to report that a man, whose wallet he had stolen, fled on a high-powered vehicle driven by another person.

    The nearby area was the subject of a coordinated deployment by city service patrols.  The victim was receiving notifications on his mobile phone regarding charges made to his cards, so the remaining crews were deployed through the streets of the leisure and restaurant area of the old city while one of the crews interrogated her.  A maximum of nine payment transactions were executed.

    The deployed agents found a vehicle in front of an establishment that matched the victim’s description. The vehicle’s name corresponded to one of the most recent charges mentioned by the injured party.

    Consequently, the authorities secured the premises’ exits to avert the possibility of an escape.  They observed that three men were conversing inside, and two of them attempted to exit without being observed by the agents when they entered.  One of the suspects was carrying a product that was purchased on the spot, as well as dollar banknotes, reais (Brazilian currency), and pounds in their pockets.

    In the interim, one of the officers observed as a third individual, who was later identified as the establishment’s manager, exited the counter and proceeded to a corner. There, he threw four fragments of what appeared to be a credit card to the ground.

    As a result, the authorities were able to retrieve these fragments and determine that they were one of the victim’s cards.  Additionally, they found a health certificate in his pocket that did not belong to him.   In the end, they found three payment terminals on the counter, adjacent to which were several purchase statements that corresponded to the charges made to the victim’s card that were also discovered. Additionally, a box contained 2,610 euros in cash, although the invoicing for that day was only 3 euros.

    For these reasons, the agents apprehended these three individuals, who are alleged to have committed the offences of theft, fraud, money laundering of capital, and criminal organisation.  The city’s investigating court has placed the suspects under detention following the police proceedings.

During his stag party in Benidorm with his father and friends, a 29-year-old British man died after abruptly collapsing at a bar. The young man fell to the ground resulted in a severe gash on his skull. The bar proprietor and another customer initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain the man’s stability from the outset. The owner stated that they were able to sustain the young man’s vital signs for the first minute; however, he ceased to respond thereafter.

Nevertheless, they continued the manoeuvre for approximately 15 minutes until the ambulance arrived. Despite the emergency team’s efforts, they were unable to revive the young man. The victim’s father disclosed that his son experienced a cardiac arrest in England five years ago, at the age of 24. The Halifax-based individual, who is the father of a son, was in Benidorm for his bachelor party in anticipation of his upcoming wedding in May.

According to National Police sources, the cause of death is still unknown; however, they have confirmed that the individual died immediately due to a medical issue.