The Cabárceno Nature Park in Cantabria welcomed around 100 volunteers from the Spanish cancer charity on 12 November. The gathering, organised by the charity, was intended to recognise the volunteers’ service and give those involved an opportunity to meet and talk, the Regional Government said.
In the morning, the participants toured parts of the park and watched a birds of prey display, according to the Government. A meal together at the Los Osos restaurant was planned for the end of the visit. The statement, also dated 12 November 2026, described the meal as still to come.
According to the Government, the volunteers support programmes providing care and assistance to people with cancer and their families. They also help with prevention and awareness-raising, and with support for cancer research. The statement does not say what tasks the individual park visitors undertake. The figure of around 100 refers to those invited and does not indicate the total number of volunteers in Cantabria.
The park is operated by Cantur a regional public company. According to the Regional Government, it is overseen by the Cantabrian Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport. By inviting them, the park recognised the work of those who support the cancer charity in the region.
The Spanish cancer charity and the nature park have also worked together on health awareness. In August 2026, they informed visitors about protection against skin cancer. According to the park, an information stand was to be set up on Wednesdays in August in the area of the La Cabaña restaurant. Topics were to include using sun cream and wearing head coverings, as well as staying in the shade during the hours of strongest sunshine.
An earlier collaboration is documented in the cancer charity’s 2022 annual report. It lists seven smoke-free areas in the nature park. The initiative at the time and the awareness campaign in August were aimed at the public. By contrast, the November visit was intended to bring the volunteers together and recognise their contribution.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).