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In a heart-wrenching battle against time, the Costa del Sol community is issuing an urgent cry for help to save 14-year-old Leonor, a full-of-life girl from Benalmadena whose life hangs in the balance due to an aggressive brain tumour. With a potentially life-saving treatment in Germany or Switzerland starting on November 23, her family and supporters at the NGO El Vuelo de las Libélulas are pleading for the final €9,000 to reach their €40,000 goal. This is not just another fundraiser. It’s a call to action for every resident, business, and visitor on the Costa del Sol to unite and ensure 14-year-old Leonor gets the chance to live a full, healthy life. Leonor’s story, first highlighted in a Euro Weekly News article on October 8, has captured hearts across the region. The young teenager, known for her colourful gaze and infectious smile, was diagnosed with a brain tumour that threatens to rob her of her future. The specialised treatment abroad aims to encapsulate the tumour, halting its spread and allowing Leonor to grow up like any other child – dancing, studying, and simply enjoying life on the Costa del Sol. The position of the tumour means that surgery is not possible. Only this treatment can help Leonor. Costa del Sol generosity knows no bounds Milena, Leonor’s mother, has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support but remains in anguish as the deadline looms. In a recent WhatsApp conversation with Maria from El Vuelo de las Libélulas, Milena shared the latest breakthrough – an incredibly generous donation from an anonymous Euro Weekly News reader of €5,000. El Vuelo de las Libélulas, the NGO leading the charge, has already raised an impressive €31,000 through tireless events, donations, and community efforts. In emotional social media posts, they declare, “From El Vuelo de Las Libélulas, we continue to believe in the ‘yes’ for life, the ‘yes’ for Leonor, that life has to embrace this 14-year-old girl.” They emphasise that every euro counts: “We need €9,000 for this first part of your treatment… Scream with us, share this beautiful smile; everything adds up.” Urgent cry for help – the clock is ticking The posts paint a vivid picture of unity, calling on people from all walks of life: “Sí a la vida as a dragonfly, as a mother, as a father, as a teacher, as a football player… as a waiter or as a boss, as a shoemaker or policeman… whatever you are, say ‘yes’ to this young girl’s life.” A more recent update from the NGO reveals the stakes have intensified: “On November 23, her treatment begins… There are still about €9,000 necessary to be able to start the treatment.” Speaking not just as an organisation but as a mother, a representative laments, “It hurts my soul to know that a child depends on a price. This is not what it should be. ‘Yes to Life’ is a cry for her and for all the children.” This is a pivotal moment. The target is tantalisingly close! Just €9,000 away from paying for the initial phase of treatment that could encapsulate the tumour and give Leonor a fighting chance. But with just weeks until the start date, the community cannot afford complacency. El Vuelo de las Libélulas is urgently seeking “fundraising souls” on the Costa del Sol to step forward and organise charity fundraising events. Imagine pub quizzes in Fuengirola, beach clean-ups in Marbella, golf tournaments in Sotogrande, or paella nights in Torremolinos, all channelling funds for Leonor. Come on Costa de Sol community! Cry for Help and Call to Action: Costa del Sol, this is your moment to shine! Leonor’s future depends on us. No child should have a price tag on their life. Donate now via Bizum to 08672 (NGO) or bank transfer to ES82 0128 0785 8901 0005 4781 with the concept “Leonor”. Share her story far and wide, post and share it on social media, tell your neighbours, and rally your workplaces. Organise an event today: a bake sale, a fun run, or a concert. Contact El Vuelo de las Libélulas to coordinate. Businesses: sponsor, match donations, host fundraisers. Expats, locals, tourists … everyone can help. We’ve raised €31,000 together; let’s drive it up to €40,000 and beyond. We’ve done it scores of times before, and we can do it again! Give Leonor the “normal” life she deserves. Her heart must arrive in Germany knowing the Costa del Sol’s love is her strongest medicine. Act now. Share, donate, organise. Shout “Sí a la vida” for Leonor!
