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October 25 The annual MABS Race for Life in Camposol
A long-established an hugely popular event to raise funds for those affected by cancer
It’s time to get those trainers ready! The MABS Race for Life returns to Camposol on Sunday 25th October 2026, bringing people together to raise money and support those affected by cancer.
You don’t have to be a runner to take part. Choose between the 4km or 8km route and run, jog or walk at your own pace. Come with friends, family or as part of a team and help make this another great day for MABS.
Take Part in the MABS Race for Life 2026
The Race for Life has been bringing the community together for more than 20 years. Some take part for the challenge, some in memory of someone special and others simply want to support the work of MABS.
Whatever your reason for joining us, every entry and every euro raised helps MABS continue providing practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer.
Entry for this year’s event is priced at €12 for adults and €6 for children under 12, and participants can choose between 4km and 8km routes. All those who take part receive a free t-shirt and a medal!
Get Sponsored and Raise Even More for MABS
Taking part is just one way you can help. Ask friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to sponsor you and turn those kilometres into even more support for MABS.
The official application form includes a sponsorship form, making it easy to start collecting sponsors before race day.
How to Enter the MABS Race for Life 2026
Download the Race for Life 2026 application form, complete your details, choose your 4km or 8km route and start getting your sponsors together.
Every Step Makes a Difference
You can run, jog or walk the route. The important part is taking part and helping MABS continue its work within the community.
Previous Race for Life events have seen people of all ages and abilities coming together in Camposol, and MABS hope to see another fantastic turnout in 2026!
Further information is available at www.mabscancerfoundation.org.
Source of text and images: MABS
Address
The MABS Respite Centre, Avenida de la Covachos 278, Camposol Sector B4, 30875Tel: 620 422 410 – Helpline
Mobile: 620 582 418 - General Enquiries
Mobile: 620 582 418 - General Enquiries
MABS Cancer Support – Mazarron (Fundación)
620 422 410 – Helpline
615 016 035 - General Enquiry Line
689 052 123 - Zue Burgess (Fundraising Co-ordinator)
966 490 780 - Respite Home and general office number
634 362 954 - John; volunteers co-ordinator
968 425 761 - Totana shop
660 819 533 - Totana shop manager, Sue.
MABS Mazarrón provides care and support for all those touched by the hand of cancer in the south-west of the Murcia region. Volunteers provide a wide range of services to help those who are undergoing treatment for cancer in a multitude of practical ways, helping with both the physical and the mental challenges of dealing with cancer. The group operates from a cancer centre on the Camposol urbanisation, and fundraises from its shop in Totana, as well as receiving donations from businesses and individuals who support MABS with a wide range of fundraising activities.
Cancer Support Foundation (MABS) is a registered charitable foundation and is funded via donations and fundraising activities within the local community in Spain. They are a strictly non- profit making group who rely totally on donations and fundraising events, MABS does not receive any financial assistance from local or regional governments. All funds raised by the Mazarrón group remain in the Mazarrón area and are used to help local people at this very difficult time in their lives.
The Cancer Support Group (MABS) Mazarrón offer:-
Transport to and from hospital/clinic appointments
Translators
Patient escorts to hospital and clinic appointments
Support and befriending to patients and their families
Leaflets on various types of cancer and treatments available
Information on where you can obtain assistance in Spain and the UK.
Information on where you can purchase wigs, prosthesis or medical aids.
The Group also has branches with co-ordinators in Costa Blanca North (Valencia), Costa Blanca South (Gran Alicant and La Marina, Orihuela/Torrevieja and Mutxamel), Murcia Region (Mar Menor San Javier, Murcia North West and Mazarrón).
They always need Volunteers
Do you have some time on your hands? Could you offer friendship and support to someone in need? Could you take a cancer patient to the hospital for treatment or a consultant’s appointment? Could you do some light housework or ironing? Could you walk a patient’s dog? Could you do some shopping or collect a prescription for a patient? Are you fluent in Spanish and able to help with spoken and written translations?
If you said ‘Yes’ to any of these questions then you could become a volunteer for Cancer Support Foundation (Mabs) Mazarrón. There are no special skills necessary to become a volunteer, just a desire to help those less fortunate than ourselves. The group have volunteers from all backgrounds, some whose lives have been touched by cancer others who have not. Initial training is provided and ongoing support is available to all volunteers.
WHATEVER YOUR SKILLS - THEY NEED YOU!
The MABS Information Centre on Camposol
The MABS Respite Home and Hospice opened in April 2018 and is the focal point for MABS activity offering information, counselling and support to those affected by cancer in the Mazarrón area. In addition, the centre offers respite care for carers and provides end of life support in its comfortable environment as well as providing storage facilities for MABS equipment.
The Drop in Centre will be open Monday to Friday, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Visitors are welcome or you can call 620 582 418 to make an appointment.
Situated in Avenida de la Covachos, number 278, Camposol B4, the centre is on the right hand side heading from the commercial centre towards sectors C and D. The Centre is funded by the MABS shop in Totana
MABS shop in Totana :
The shop in Totana provides a great source of income in order for us to continue our work in the Mazarrón area, but we need your donations of furniture , books, clothes, CDs and bric-a-brac, so please bring them along.
The shop is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Avenida Juan Carlos I, number 50, Totana.
Telephone: 660 819 533
