1000’s of individuals dressed as Santa Claus took half in a charity run via Madrid on Sunday (December 19) to lift cash for victims of the volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma.
“All the things that we do for that place (La Palma) shouldn’t be sufficient,” stated 40-years-old navy emergency unit (UME) member Abel San Perez.
In La Palma 1000’s of individuals have been evacuated, no less than 2,910 buildings have been destroyed and the island’s economically very important banana plantations have been devastated on account of Cumbre Vieja eruption.
Decked in pink and white outfits, the runners set off to a flurry of faux snow alongside the Paseo de la Castellana, a significant boulevard via the town centre.
Some runners swapped Santa’s conventional pink trousers for extra sporty shorts, whereas many wore face masks.
“We’ve to attempt to watch out, particularly near Christmas,” stated Teresa, collaborating within the run along with her co-workers.
The Cumbre Vieja volcano started spewing streams of molten lava in September, however scientists stated final week the eruption could possibly be coming to an finish.