The Real Madrid Foundation, Westfield Parquesur, and the Leganés City Council renew their support for the basketball school
More than half a thousand children have benefited at the La Fortuna municipal sports center.
The Real Madrid Foundation, the Westfield Parquesur shopping center, and the Leganés City Council have renewed their collaboration to continue promoting the La Fortuna basketball social sports school for the fourteenth consecutive season. The agreement was formalized in an event held at the Ciudad Real Madrid with the participation of the mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco; the director of Westfield Parquesur, Enrique Bayón; the managing director of the Real Madrid Foundation, Julio González Ronco; and the Real Madrid Foundation ambassador Felipe Reyes.
An Educational and Social Resource
Thanks to this alliance, more than 40 children participate each season in a school that has become a key educational and social resource for this municipality in the Community of Madrid. The project guarantees access to quality sports through a system of scholarships and partial scholarships supported by Westfield Parquesur, allowing all children to enjoy this opportunity regardless of their situation or abilities.
Reactions to the Agreement
The mayor of Leganés highlighted that thanks to this agreement, “young people in vulnerable situations are given the opportunity to grow, learn, and enjoy quality sports, while also reinforcing values such as effort, teamwork, and solidarity. These are fundamental values for shaping future responsible and committed citizens.” Enrique Bayón explained: “At Westfield Parquesur, we are proud to continue being part of this initiative that goes far beyond sports, actively contributing to the well-being of the local community and fostering key educational, sports, and social values in the development of the children who are part of the school.” Finally, Felipe Reyes stated, “Renewing this collaboration means reaffirming that sports can change lives. And that, together, we can continue building a stronger, more inclusive, and supportive community.”
Objective and Trajectory
Launched during the 2012/2013 season, the basketball social sports school is aimed at children aged 8 to 17 and offers two weekly sessions at the La Fortuna municipal sports center, provided by the City Council. Its goal is to provide participants with a safe, educational, and healthy space to learn basketball and develop values.
The activity is carried out through the Real Madrid Foundation's methodology For a REAL Education: Values and Sport, which combines technical training with education in values such as respect, equality, and teamwork. This approach strengthens sports skills, promotes the comprehensive development of children, and enhances the social fabric of the neighborhood.
The collaboration between Westfield Parquesur and the Real Madrid Foundation created a particularly special moment last season when the basketball school students visited the shopping center and participated in a training session with Felipe Reyes. This activity strengthened the bond with the Leganés community and became an example of the positive impact this collaboration continues to generate year after year.
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