FUNDACION ALADINA

Celebrating 20 Years of Hope
This year, the Aladina Foundation turns 20. For two decades, we’ve walked alongside children and teenagers with cancer—and their families—offering care, support, and hope when it’s needed most. We work hand in hand with 22 hospitals across Spain, supporting over 2,000 young patients each year and thousands of families since 2005.

At Aladina, our approach goes beyond medicine. We bring laughter, play, emotional guidance, and love into every child’s journey, with special attention to teenagers, who are often overlooked in pediatric care.

A Family’s Gratitude
Luis, father of Diego and part of our team, shares:

"As a father, I can never fully thank you for what you do for Diego and all the children lucky enough to cross paths with Aladina. For their siblings, and for families navigating such a tough journey—what you do is a light in the darkest tunnel. I will never stop being grateful."

The Impact We’ve Made Together
In 2024, Aladina touched thousands of lives:

• 613 children and teens received psychological support.
• 2.735 recreational therapy sessions helped children find joy “Together from Home.”
• 553 young patients experienced the comfort and love of therapy dogs.
• 66 siblings and 75 family members received specialized bereavement care.
• 293 children improved their emotional and physical well-being through exercise programs.
• 274 emotional support sessions were offered to families navigating cancer.

Other highlights:

• 25 sports scholarships for patients and caregivers to move, play, and heal together.
• 6 Aladina Fellowships to train the next generation of pediatric oncologists.
• 207 children and teens attended international therapeutic camps.
• 295 families received emergency financial assistance.
• 1.601 in-home visits for children receiving palliative care, providing comfort where it matters most.

Looking Ahead: The Aladina Home
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are creating The Aladina Home—Spain’s first full-day support center for children with cancer, their families, and survivors. Located on a 15,000 m² site in Madrid’s Hortaleza district, this center will be entirely funded by the foundation, with a €15 million investment.

Every year, over 2,000 children in Spain are diagnosed with cancer. At Aladina, we are committed to expanding emotional, psychological, material, and research-based support so that no child faces this journey alone.

Together, we can keep bringing hope, joy, and strength to every young fighter and their family.