1st August 2023

The ADDA and Val d’Aran by UTMB® Dream Team

They have been part of the Val d'Aran by UTMB® family since our first edition. For months they prepare the marking of the different routes of each race, work on the trophies, and make beautiful magnets with which to remember a marvelous experience. For Val d'Aran by UTMB® it is a real gift to be able to count on the enthusiasm, energy, and collaboration of ADDA, the Aran Association for the Disabled, without whom this event would not be possible.

With them we are... the perfect team!

"We are grateful for commissions such as those of Val d'Aran by UTMB® which help us to make the abilities of these people visible and to showcase their work. In addition, they all make a great effort to offer quality products.

Val d'Aran by UTMB® has entrusted us to carry out different marking tasks which are a challenge to overcome for people with disabilities. For the production of our own clay products, such as magnets or trophies, we have the support of Carme Vicens, a ceramist who has been our companion for more than 10 years and who makes possible the magic of converting clay into pieces of art. Commissions like these bring us closer to the community, to break stereotypes, and to favour the inclusion of people with disabilities".

Asún Carrión, Teresa Lorente and Dolors Berdié, members of the Talhèr Ocupacionau ADDA.

But... and what do they think?

"We have been collaborating with Val d'Aran by UTMB® for 3 years now, and I hope there will be many more! ". Patricia Pose

"We prepare material to mark the paths so that no runner gets lost". Tania Pérez

"My sister is one of the Val d'Aran by UTMB® runners. I like to think that my work helps her and other runners". Javier Santamaría

"I feel good when I work and help the Val d'Aran by UTMB® volunteers". Manuel Fernández "It's fun to make the trail markers. The poles are difficult, but we have made more than 5,000 units. In addition, the material that we prepare at ADDA travels around the world in the UTMB® races. The flags that we made with my partner Jose have gone all the way to La Palma". David Canabal

"Preparing the ribbons so that they can be seen at night is what I like the most. Putting reflective material so that the runners can find their way around at night". Oriol Mora

"Every year I like this kind of work more and more and I find it easier and easier". José María Vidal

"We work for months to have the trophies and magnets". Pilar Coyo

"Every Monday morning we work with clay to make many pieces. We all work together". Montse Bares

"This year the magnets are in the shape of a bell like the one the runners ring when they arrive, we hope they like them as much as we do! ". Sofia Cuito

"You will have more than 500 magnets made in our workshop. Working in the workshop is one of my favourite activities at the occupational centre". Alfredo Faure