We present the results of the project "adding life to the days of children and adolescents with advanced and terminal illnesses," funded by the Rafa Nadal Foundation.
During 2024, the Cudeca Hospice Foundation has been developing a project aimed at pediatric patients and their families, which won the 2nd edition of the Awards of the Rafa Nadal Foundation.
This edition of the awards aims to recognise social initiatives that generate real changes across various fields. In the case of the Cudeca Hospice Foundation, this involves promoting health and well-being by improving the quality of life for residents in the province of Málaga suffering from a life-limiting or life-threatening condition or illness (generally chronic diseases with no curative treatment).
Thanks to the funding of this project, it has been possible to develop complementary therapies for children and teenagers, such as music therapy and animal-assisted therapy. Specific protocols have been developed for each therapy, and various activities have been carried out for both patients and to promote self-care among their families, supported by the guidance and accompaniment of our volunteers.
On February 13th, an awareness-raising talk was held for healthcare professionals at the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella. The session provided a review of the activities carried out with pediatric patients during 2024, raising awareness about the work of the Cudeca Foundation's Pediatric Palliative Care team, which is composed of a doctor, a nurse, a psychologist, a social worker, and a physiotherapist.
On behalf of our entire team, we would like to thank the Rafa Nadal Foundation for its recognition and support of this initiative.
