Oncolliga Gathers Over 650 People at Annual Charity Dinner in Girona

The foundation assisted nearly 2,500 individuals in the Girona region last year, with its budget increasing by 14.8%.

Generic image of a charity dinner with decorated tables and a festive atmosphere.
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Generic image of a charity dinner with decorated tables and a festive atmosphere.

The Fundació Oncolliga Girona brought together over 650 attendees last night for the 24th edition of its annual charity dinner, solidifying its position as a key solidarity event in the Girona region.

The event, held at the Palau Firal de Girona, was attended by prominent figures from political, healthcare, cultural, business, and social spheres, as well as service users and volunteers from the organization.
During the event, the foundation's social report data for the past year was presented. These figures reveal that a total of 2,469 people, including cancer patients and their families, received assistance through 13,082 care visits.

"The data confirms the sustained growth of the entity and the expansion of its services."

a foundation spokesperson
This represents an increase of 241 people assisted and approximately 400 more visits compared to the previous year. Of the total individuals served, 69.6% were women, with most of the care focusing on breast cancer (30.7%), lung cancer (7.8%), gynecological cancer (6.3%), and colon cancer (5.8%).
Regarding financial management, the foundation managed a budget of 2,571,689 euros last year, marking a 14.8% increase from the previous fiscal year. Of this amount, 78% was directly allocated to the organization's social mission, which includes care services, health education programs, hospital improvements, and research projects. The remaining 22% was used for structural and administrative expenses.