A NEW charity golf series is teeing off, headed by one of Spain’s greatest athletes. Rafa Nadal, a Spanish former tennis player, is launching an event for the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Los Belones, Cartagena on February 26 and 27. The funds raised from the series, called Spin & Swing, will go towards the education and sports programme for vulnerable children and adolescents in Palma, Valencia and Madrid.
An event to raise funds for vulnerable children in Spain
The two-day event, taking place at the La Manga Club, will unite 15 corporate teams of six players each. As part of the event, participants will enjoy premium experiences, including gourmet cuisine from the Restaurante Cabaña Buenavista, a Murcia establishment that boasts two Michelin stars.
Spain’s greatest athlete gives back to the community: The Rafa Nadal Foundation
Rafa Nadal, widely considered one of the greatest tennis players in history with 22 Grand Slam titles, is also a lover of golf, and stated that the initiative was inspired by his passion for the sport, and he and the team at the Rafa Nadal Foundation were spurred on by the challenge of organising a golf tour, which was something new to them.
The Rafa Nadal Foundation uses sports and education as a way to transform society and change the lives of vulnerable people with challenging areas and few resources, particularly children, with its programmes and events. The foundation regularly organises events, like the Spin & Swing event, to raise funds for their various projects and promote healthy physical activity.
One of its recurring events, the Rafa Nadal Tour by Santander, has become a tournament of national reference. It is an annual solidarity youth tennis circuit, to benefit the projects of the Rafa Nadal Foundation and was created as a sports competition with an educational aspect, based on values-based activities.