The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is carrying out its national campaign, between this Thursday and November 3, at a time when requests for support to the institution are increasing, the president of the organization told Lusa.
“Portuguese society is currently going through economic difficulties, social difficulties and the requests that reach the league are increasing,” said Vítor Veloso, highlighting the importance of fundraising, one of the main sources of financing for the institution.
Data from the LPCC indicate that, in 2023, the institution allocated more than 1.5 million euros for the purchase of medications, prostheses, transportation to consultations and treatments, and food for the most needy patients, for a total of 17,864 patients. .
“As is evident, we will only be able to give voice and respond to these situations if, in fact, we have the appropriate financial support to make this happen,” commented Vítor Veloso.
The collection will have the help of around 20 thousand volunteers who will be identified to ask in cemeteries, churches, large supermarkets, and also in the main streets and avenues of the country’s cities.
Vítor Veloso asked that “this collection be, once again, a way for the Portuguese population to show their generosity and support for the Portuguese League Against Cancer”, so that the support provided to patients, families and survivors “is continuous and growing.” ”. and the League can continue to carry out its activities.
“This is a collective effort that unites us around a cause that touches everyone. “Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing this disease,” he said.
He also asked the population to “treat well” the volunteers who “give kindness and hours of their lives” to a cause that “is extremely important.”
Vítor Veloso appreciates the generous way in which the population has participated in previous fundraising campaigns and renews the call for participation, whether through donations, volunteering or promoting the National Collection on social networks.
In the collection held at the end of 2023, LPPC raised 1,633,944 euros, 3% more than the previous year.
Portugal maintains a high incidence of cancer, with more than 69,000 new diagnoses registered in 2022, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Cancer Observatory.
Cancer continues to be one of the main causes of morbidity, disability and mortality in the country, affecting various dimensions of the lives of patients, families and society.
Source: Observadora
