This is an initiative that was born in 1994, when the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation of Catalonia decided to organize a party with the aim of increasing the visibility and social awareness of the disease. Since then, it has been celebrated on the second Sunday of the month of July, spreading to different parts of the country, with thousands of participants and volunteers. Thanks to the collaboration of all those involved, the event raises funds to maintain and improve the services provided by the different entities in the face of multiple sclerosis.
Every year multiple people and institutions join. Calvià City Council collaborates with ABDEM, taking charge of the dissemination and organization of the event, which consists of counting meters swum in the municipal pool with a solidarity and symbolic purpose. In addition, all those participating are given a diploma that certifies their involvement, having the opportunity to purchase merchandising to contribute to the fundraiser.
This 2019, it will be held at the Magaluf municipal swimming pool.
July 14, Get Wet for Multiple Sclerosis
The swimming pool of the Municipal Sports Center of Magaluf hosted the solidarity event of Get Moist for Multiple Sclerosis, organized by the Balearic Association of Multiple Sclerosis (ABDEM) with the collaboration of the Calvià City Council. 130 people walked 63,965 solidarity meters, which meant raising 414 euros. The day was made up of a synchronized swimming exhibition and an aquagym demonstration, in addition, several games were held for the boys and girls in attendance. The mayor of Calvià, Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, attended the event accompanied by the councilors Nati Francés, Marc López, Mari Carmen Rojano and Francisca Muñoz, and the MEP for the Balearic Islands, Alicia Homs.