Lorca Run for Parkisons raises 3,042 euros for charity
576 people participated in the run for the Lorquina Association of Parkinson’s Patients
The popular ‘Run For Parkisons’ was held last Sunday October 6, in Lorca and organised by the City Council’s Department of Sports together with the National Police. The event took place as part of the activities for the Guadalentín Sports Games.
The event raised 3,042 euros in registration fees from the 576 people who participated.
The vice president of the Association of Parkinson's Patients of Lorca (ASLEP), Isabel Morales, received the Councillor for Sports, Juan Miguel Bayonas, and the Commissioner of the National Police, Pedro Montiel, the cheque with the money raised.
This money will contribute to the financing of the services that ASLEP provides to patients and their families.
Councillor for Sports, Juan Miguel Bayonas, thanked the collaboration of all the people who this year have joined the race “to do sport, but also to contribute to ASLEP. We would always wish that there were many more but that wish cannot take away one iota of merit from all the runners, big and small, who on Sunday put on their trainers and wore the commemorative race T-shirt.”
He continued by thanking all of the people involved who “give visibility to the disease and also to the local association that contributes so much to patients and carers having a better quality of life. I would also like to thank the National Police, the sponsoring companies and the sports volunteers for their collaboration.”
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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, 
Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.
Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San 
Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a 
series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
- Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
- Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.
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