On Saturday May 16th 65 people gathered on Mojacar seafront to walk a 5km route and raise money for the charities PAWS-PATAS and MACS. Thanks to walkers and donations from local businesses and residents, €2,810 was raised, which has been split equally between the two charities.
Organizer Alex Radford from My Lawyer in Spain commented, “It was a wonderful morning and a really special event. The weather was on our side and we had a great turnout with lots of people walking and talking. Thanks to all the participants and collaborating businesses for their support. Next year we’ll be back with a bigger and better event and a longer route.”
A total of eight local businesses sponsored and supported the event – My Lawyer in Spain, Currencies Direct, Tim Taplin Financial Services, Spanish Property Choice, Ibex Insurance, Coastal Properties, Indalo Transport and Storage, Macenas Resort and Tito’s Beach Bar. These community-minded businesses all promoted the event, sold tickets and attended on the day to chat, stroll and raise funds and awareness for two excellent causes.
The charities are delighted with the event and will ensure the donations are put to excellent use.
Martine Shindler from PAWS-PATAS commented, “On behalf of all at PAWS-PATAS, including our furry friends, we’d like to thank everyone who organized the event and took part in the walk, your support truly means the world to us and helps us continue the essential work we do, rescuing, saving and caring for animals. The costs of running the shelter are a little over €13,000 per month, so donations like these are vital.
Sadly, the number of animals abandoned in this area is increasing and PAWS-PATAS desperately needs to build more kennels and a quarantined block for the Cattery. At the end of 2025, we purchased a piece of land adjacent to the current shelter and now the fundraising to build and develop this land begins in earnest. That is why fundraising events, such as the Walk & Talk, amongst many others, is crucial for us to continue to care for our “furry family” currently with us, as well as being able to help even more.”
Shannon K Edwards, MACS Cancer Support Foundation agrees that funds from events like these are vital to continuing their work. “Every donation and fundraising event helps us continue providing compassionate support and essential services to patients and families when they need it most and ensuring that nobody faces cancer alone. We are extremely grateful to My Lawyer in Spain and all involved in organising the Walk & Talk event for supporting our charity and helping us make a difference within the community.
Our aim is to provide practical, emotional, and financial support to those affected by cancer, helping to ease some of the difficulties that come with diagnosis and treatment. We work closely with hospitals, healthcare professionals, patients, and families to ensure nobody feels alone during their cancer journey.
MACS is funded entirely through donations, fundraising events, charity shop sales, sponsorships, and the generosity of local businesses and the community. We do not receive government funding, so community support is essential in allowing us to continue offering our services free of charge.
Events such as Walk & Talk are incredibly important to our charity as they do not only raise vital funds but also help raise awareness about the support available for cancer patients and their families. These events bring the community together, encourage open conversations around cancer, and help us continue providing essential services to those in need.”
Both charities welcome support from the local community.
PAWS-PATAS is always looking for volunteers to assist in their outlets and shelter and to help with fundraising activities, as well as donations and sponsors. Find out more at www.paws-patas.org
MACS are looking for donations of clothes to their charity shops, volunteers for their charity shops and events, sponsors and supporters from the business community and help to spread the word about the services they offer. Find out more www.macscancersupport.com
