The Foundation and Las Colinas Golf & Country Club renew their collaboration to strengthen the inclusive school in Callosa de Segura
This school serves minors with intellectual disabilities in the Alicante municipality for the third consecutive year.
The Real Madrid Foundation, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, and the Callosa de Segura City Council have renewed their collaboration agreement to continue developing, for the third consecutive year, the inclusive social sports school for people with disabilities in the Alicante municipality. The institutional event took place at the Clubhouse of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, where the Foundation's delegation was welcomed by representatives of the host entity and the local council, reaffirming an alliance that has enabled the consolidation of a unique initiative in the region.
The day began with a welcome speech by Javier Rodríguez, Operations Manager at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, who emphasized: “For Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, this school represents a way of understanding our commitment to society: a genuine commitment to inclusion and the creation of opportunities through sports.”
Sports as a tool to open new opportunities
Later, the agreement was signed by Ricardo Gallego, ambassador of the Real Madrid Foundation; José Ginés Pelegrín Sánchez, Sports Councilor of Callosa de Segura City Council; and Javier Rodríguez, representing Las Colinas Golf & Country Club. José Ginés Pelegrín highlighted: “For us, it is a satisfaction to continue this collaboration. Watching the children play and interact demonstrates the profoundly positive impact it has on their development. For the City Council, this is a valuable project. That’s why we want to continue supporting it and moving toward a more caring society.”
Meanwhile, Ricardo Gallego stated: “This school demonstrates that sports are an effective tool to improve autonomy, self-esteem, and inclusion, and to open up new life opportunities.” Javier Rodríguez added: “The collaboration with the Real Madrid Foundation and Callosa de Segura City Council shows that, when we work together, we can generate a positive, sustainable, and measurable impact on society.”
Third season
The inclusive school of Callosa de Segura, launched in 2023 thanks to the support of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club and the provision of facilities by the City Council, has become the adapted leisure and sports activity alternative in the area. This year, the project serves around thirty beneficiaries and has experienced growing demand, enabling the expansion of offerings and the creation of an additional group to accommodate more families. Beyond sports training, the initiative has fostered a network of family and community support, becoming a stable space to share experiences.
Under the educational methodology of the Real Madrid Foundation, For a Real Education: Values and Sports, the school uses sports as a vehicle to work on personal autonomy, self-esteem, teamwork, motivation, and healthy habits. Through adapted training sessions and specific dynamics, participants develop essential skills to improve their quality of life and increase their independence.
After the institutional event, the delegations visited the inclusive school facilities in Callosa de Segura. There, they were welcomed by the beneficiaries and participated in a session of camaraderie that included a group photo and the presentation of gifts, concluding a day that reaffirms the shared commitment to inclusion and personal development through sports.
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