Chaparral 7 charity walkers: Let’s give them a big La Cala welcome

The Chaparral 7 are on their way to La Cala de Mijas, and residents are being urged to turn out in force on Friday, November 13, to cheer them home after their epic 100-kilometre charity walk.

The seven walkers set off from Nerja on Tuesday, November 10, beginning a four-day challenge to raise money for two much-loved animal rescue organisations, ACE-SHIN and Donkey Dreamland.

After successfully completing the first day, the team reached Torre del Mar, with the rain thankfully holding off as they made their way along the coast.

Now the focus is on giving them the welcome they deserve when they reach La Cala de Mijas.

Chaparral 7 hoping to reach €20,000

The latest update from their sponsors, Runway Glass & Window Cleaning, revealed that the walkers had already raised more than €16,000.

Organisers are hoping to push that figure to €20,000 by the time the team crosses the finish line on the Mijas boardwalk, with every donation helping the two animal charities continue their work.

ACE-SHIN, based in La Cala de Mijas, rescues and cares for animals in need. Euro Weekly News recently reported on a young Malaga boy’s visit to the ACE-SHIN animal rescue centre before embarking on a charity cycling adventure around the world.

Donkey Dreamland provides a home for rescued and retired donkeys. Its work has also attracted considerable local support.

The challenge has brought together local residents, businesses and supporters, with the Chaparral 7 taking on the demanding walk to help animals that depend on charitable support.

Big names joining the welcome

Friday’s finish is also expected to attract some familiar faces. According to the latest announcement, Jasmine Harman, Heather Mills and Mark Clattenburg will join a Channel 4 production team to welcome the walkers across the finish line.

The Chaparral 7 are expected to arrive at the Torreón in La Cala de Mijas between approximately 3.30pm and 3.50pm on Friday, November 13. Residents, friends, families and supporters are being encouraged to gather at the finish and give the seven walkers a memorable reception.

Organisers are hoping for a large crowd, with the message that everyone is welcome to come along, bring friends and help create a fantastic atmosphere.

Celebrations at Biddy Mulligan’s

The celebrations will continue afterwards at Biddy Mulligan’s Irish pub in La Cala de Mijas, where the entire upstairs floor has been reserved for the event. Supporters will then have another opportunity to meet the walkers, take part in a raffle and make further donations to the two charities, as well as buy the guys a deserving pint. And, after four days on foot and 100 kilometres of walking, the team will surely have earned it.

The organisers are asking people to share the announcement and spread the word, hoping the finish line will be packed with supporters. With more than €16,000 already raised, the Chaparral 7 are making a difference before they have even completed their challenge.

Now the community has the chance to help them reach their €20,000 target and give them the sort of welcome they will remember.

Finish-line details

• Date: Friday, November 13
• Location: The Torreón, La Cala de Mijas
• Expected arrival: Approximately 3.30pm to 3.50pm
• Afterwards: Celebrations at Biddy Mulligan’s
• Charities: ACE-SHIN and Donkey Dreamland

For more information or to support the challenge, visit chaparralforgood.com.