The Fundación Unoentrecienmil opened registration on 19 September 2026 for the 12th edition of La Vuelta al Cole in La Rioja . The nationwide activity day is scheduled for 16 October 2026 . The aim is to raise funds through school activities for research into childhood leukaemia. The foundation confirmed the opening of registration and the date in a statement, and referred to the teaching materials, running and organisation guidance, and standardised donation model provided.
La Vuelta al Cole is aimed at primary schools and secondary schools across Spain and combines a short run or other physical activity with educational content about science and solidarity. According to the organisers, contributions collected are symbolically converted into “minutes of research time” in their communications, to illustrate the impact of donations. The foundation makes funding decisions on a project-by-project basis and refers to its annual reports on research projects awarded funding.
For La Rioja, the regional announcement gives figures from the previous year: according to the announcement, eleven schools took part, with 2,774 participants raising €8,056. The foundation is now seeking wider participation across the Autonomous Community and stresses that registration is free and, once confirmed, provides access to digital and printed materials. Schools can incorporate the activity into their day on 16 October 2026, with options for the playground, sports hall or running track.
According to Fundación Unoentrecienmil, the initiative funds research projects aimed at improving treatments for children with leukaemia and reducing long-term effects. These include laboratory studies as well as projects closely linked to clinical practice at universities and hospitals in Spain. The foundation distinguishes the activity from straightforward fundraising: teaching materials and short stories from hospital life are intended to raise awareness of leukaemia and foster empathy.
All dates and participation details come from Fundación Unoentrecienmil and the regional announcement for La Rioja. The foundation has made no forecasts for this year’s results. For schools in La Rioja, the activity offers an accessible way to link classroom learning about research with charitable engagement, while also sending a visible message of support for affected children and their families.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).