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Water Fight at Bouzas Drives Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Fundraising

Organizers relocated the eighth annual ‘Mójate’ event to Bouzas, selling out fundraising merchandise before similar activities begin in Toledo and Azpeitia.

Un bombero mojando a
los concentrados por 
la esclerosis múltiple, ayer, 
en Bouzas. |  J. Lores
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Overview

  • Organized by Avempo, the eighth annual ‘Mójate’ water fight took place on July 6 at the Bouzas waterfront after relocating from Samil, drawing dozens of participants.
  • Vigo firefighters spearheaded a ‘Manguerazo solidario’ water fight that was later joined by community members armed with buckets and water guns.
  • Performances by The Freebillies and Marcha Atrás, complemented by an all-ages Zumba session, punctuated the day’s entertainment.
  • All charity merchandise sold out as attendees asked about multiple sclerosis and contributed donations to finance local support services.
  • Similar events in Toledo and Azpeitia are scheduled next week to sustain fundraising for Spain’s multiple sclerosis programs.