Torrelavega

Torrelavega is a city in Cantabria, Spain. It is currently newsworthy due to the mobilization of an entire neighborhood to support Adriana, a seven-year-old girl living in the city who suffers from a rare genetic mutation in the IQSEC2 gene. This condition affects only 17 children in Spain. The community is organizing an event scheduled for April 18th to raise funds for research into this rare disease and increase awareness. This highlights the city's community spirit and its involvement in supporting families affected by rare diseases. The event aims to provide visibility to the condition and contribute to finding potential treatments or cures.