The cultural initiative Patrona en las Calles has donated €1,200 to the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL). The amount was raised through their charitable activities linked to the patron saint festivities and Christmas celebrations in the city of Torrelavega. The donation handover ceremony recently took place at IDIVAL’s facilities in Santander.
The funds were raised through their special Lotería Patronal, a 100% charitable lottery, with all proceeds going directly to IDIVAL.
Patrona en las Calles is a non-profit initiative driven by five friends from the Torrelavega area, aimed at strengthening the city’s social and cultural fabric. With events focused on music and local cultural identity, the project is rooted in a clear community spirit: to celebrate the city’s heritage while actively contributing to the wellbeing of its people.
“For us, this donation is a way of giving back all the support we receive from the community. Supporting research means supporting the future of everyone,” the organizers said.
IDIVAL expressed gratitude for the gesture, highlighting the importance of this kind of grassroots initiative that brings science closer to society and strengthens the link between culture, social commitment, and health innovation.
