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Amunt Contra el Càncer and Ferran Martínez, winners of the Premis de la Tardor

November 13 from 2019 - 14: 24

Compromís He has announced who will be the winners of the 2019 Late Awards after the voting period for proposals made by militants and supporters of the group, which this year has had a high participation. In this twenty-sixth edition
Ferran Martínez and the Amunt Against Cancer association have been the most voted options. In this election, the aim was to reward altruism and the task of promoting health and well-being, as well as its ability to involve society in causes that improve our territory and our coexistence.

Ferran Martínez has been chosen in individual category "For his career developing and organizing initiatives selflessly, such as the Bloc Camina, to protect the environment, know our environment and do it in a healthy way", explained Vicent Català, local secretary. As for the collective prize, Amunt's election responds to the fact that "Although they do not have a long history, they are working very actively and admirably to improve the present of many people and thus guarantee a better future for society".

They will be recognized at the awards ceremony on Friday, November 22, at 20.30 hours, in the Jauja room (Baleària Port). As every year, the event will be followed by dinner at the same Maritime station.

Winners

Ferran Martínez, has dedicated his whole life to education, being a strong advocate of public education and in Valencian, very committed to the Valencian School movement. He was teacher and director of the Pou de la Muntanya school for many years
and historical militant of the Bloc.

Her professional facet has always combined her with her passion for the natural environment and the territory. As a councilor for the Environment at the City Hall of Dénia in the 90, he showed his innovative character and committed to health with the avant-garde initiative “Dénia ciutat sana”, a transversal project that promoted campaigns for healthy living, sustainability, recycling or environmental protection, among others, at a time when these concepts did not resonate so much.

A great lover of Valencian geography, he has dedicated himself for decades to initiate activities to involve society in the knowledge of our natural heritage, with the organization of walks and public excursions to discover in a healthy way places of our territory, as well as the peculiarities , gastronomy and culture of the towns, as is the case of "El Bloc walks".

As for the Amunt Against Cancer association, it was born in December of 2017 with the will to help people suffering from this disease, coordinating and promoting a meeting, support and advice space, as well as with the idea of ​​promoting the education of healthy lifestyles, raise awareness in the health culture and foster a change in social attitude.

The entity, founded by retired nurses, has developed an intense activity aimed at helping the sick personally, as well as organizing cancer outreach and prevention activities. Since then he has made talks, such as the First Day of Research and Life Expectations for cancer patients or the Xarrada Mieloma; he has organized charity dinners and galas, several walks and solidarity races to raise funds; and has participated together with other entities in events that promote a healthy lifestyle and fight against cancer, such as the Gastronomy and Nutrition Conference, DIATIA, “Escuts solidaris” and 100 solidarity words, among others.

Since its foundation, volunteers, partners and working groups have increased, as well as fundraising, which is not only intended for research, but mainly dedicated to covering the expenses for the sick.

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