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RCD Espanyol to support 'La Marató de TV3' charity telethon
This year's edition will raise funds for research into cardiovascular diseases
This Tuesday saw the presentation of the 31st edition of 'La Marató de TV3' a charity telethon which will be held on Sunday, December 18th, raising funds for research into cardiovascular diseases, the main cause of death in developed countries and one of greatest current public health problems.
The event was attended by the club's CEO, Mao Ye, and the women's football director, Dolors Ribalta, who stated that “we are very proud to participate because it is a very special edition of the telethon. Research is very important in order to move forward with the care and treatment of these diseases. Espanyol are a sensitive and supportive club to these causes."
RCD Espanyol Femenino will wear the La Marató logo in their derby against FC Barcelona Femení on December 17th.
In addition, €1 from each ticket sold for the LaLiga game between RCD Espanyol and Girona FC, scheduled for the weekend of January 7-8th, will be donated.
Cardiovascular diseases, which include those that affect the heart and vascular system, are the leading cause of death in developed countries: According to data from the World Health Organisation, they caused nearly 18 million deaths in 2019, representing 32%. These mortality figures are in addition to the chronic nature of the conditions, which has a direct impact on the quality of life of patients and generates dependency, risk of complications and very high healthcare and socioeconomic costs.
Awareness and dissemination of cardiovascular health, together with the promotion of scientific research, will be the objectives of the 31st edition of La Marató de TV3 i Catalunya Ràdio. Catalonia has a solid network of research groups in cardiovascular diseases, which, thanks to the funds raised, will be able to contribute to making advances in the prevention, treatment and prognosis of these diseases.