DEBRA’s Butterfly Skin Charity brings Marbella together for a morning of fitness and fundraising

DEBRA Piel de Mariposa, Spain’s only national charity for children with Epidermolysis bullosa, known as butterfly skin, is holding its 5th annual Solidarity Event in Marbella on Saturday, May 16. The event is open to everyone, to raise funds for families living with a rare and currently incurable condition. Each activity costs just €5, with all proceeds going directly to support affected families. 

What will happen on the day

Starting at 10am at Plaza Supera Miraflores, you can take part in any of the below activities, start of with a 10am session of BodyCombat, at 10:45am you can enjoy a Canine unit display by Marbella Local Police, then at 11:15am you have the choice to get your moves on with Zumba or to really get the blood pumping with Spinning. Then to top it all off 12pm there is XtremFit. 

The event is supported by Marbella’s Town Hall and runs in partnership with Supera fitness centres. 

The incredible reason behind all the sweating

Founded in Marbella in 1993, DEBRA regularly holds fundraising events in the area. Every euro raised supports their team of nurses, psychologists and social workers, who care for more than 300 families with butterfly skin across Spain. It is the only organisation in the country offering this specialist support. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic condition in which the skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wing. Even the lightest touch can cause open wounds, blistering and peeling, and daily wound care can take up to five hours. 

What you should do now

Book your place for one or more of the above activities, each priced at €5:

Follow DEBRA on Instagram or on Facebook at “ayudanos a darles alas” to register.

Open to anyone of any age

You can be any fitness level to take part. Activities range from high-energy BodyCombat and XtremFit to Zumba and Spinning, so participants can choose what suits them.

Children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. If you are unable to attend but still wish to donate you can do so via the the charity website. 

Fill up your water bottle and sign up to raise awareness and funds for a well deserved cause.