SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, June 17. (EUROPE PRESS) –
The Parliament of the Canary Islands hosted this Thursday afternoon the commemorative event for the 30th anniversary of the Hemophilia Association in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Ahete), where awards were given to people and entities that during these three decades have stood out in collaboration with the entity and in raising awareness and making hemophilia visible.
The act, developed under the presidency of Gustavo Matos, was introduced by the president of Ahete, Tomás Díaz, and moderated by Alejandra Verde.
In his speech, Díaz highlighted the enormous work carried out in these 30 years of association.
“It’s nice because we remember a beginning that wasn’t easy, also those who are no longer here,” he said, and affirmed that the people present at the event on behalf of the award-winning entities “are special because they are part of the family” and they have all “fought together”.
The people and entities awarded are the Canarian Institute of Hemodonation and Hemotherapy (ICHH) for its awareness and support work – Teresa Gutiérrez received the recognition -, the Social and Socio-Sanitary Care Institute (IASS) of the Cabildo de Tenerife for its support to projects and activities of Ahete -acknowledged by its president, Pedro Martín-, the Hematology-Hemotherapy and Pharmacy teams of the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria for their care and camaraderie -Ángeles Ocaña and Mario Ríos received the award- – and the nurse Nayra Santos Dumpiérrez for her involvement and that of her family.
THE COMPANY, PRESENT IN THE PARLIAMENT
In his speech, Gustavo Matos recalled the aspiration to make the Parliament in this tenth legislature, in which forty years of self-government are commemorated, an institution that is more open and closer to the citizens of the eight islands. “Every time the doors of this House are opened to any group, we get closer to society,” he said.
The president stressed that “it is an honor and a privilege” to celebrate this event at the Chamber’s headquarters, “one of the most emotional” that they have experienced in these three years.
Thus, he valued Ahete’s work in these three decades at the service of society, “making hemophilia stop being an unknown disease thanks to an enormous effort to raise awareness.”
Matos considered “fundamental” the work of associations such as Ahete, which in this three-decade history of service to society has served as support, accompaniment and care for people who suffer from the disease, including their families.
“From the Parliament of the Canary Islands I can only convey the gratitude of Canarian society, represented here, for this commendable work,” he said.
JOINT WORK
In their speeches, the winners agreed on the importance of joint work during all this time.
“These 30 years have been a joint journey, transmitting the message to society of the need to donate blood. Great families are strengthened in the hardest moments,” said Teresa Gutiérrez.
Pedro Martín also stressed that this award is “a recognition of the work of the Cabildo de Tenerife for many years and the great human capital of IASS Tenerife”.
The president also thanked the perseverance and great work of Ahete in these three decades.
Ángeles Ocaña and Mario Ríos, for their part, expressed their pride in receiving this award, “which is an impulse to continue working for the well-being of the patient.”
In this way, they said, “better things are achieved by working as a team. This recognition of commitment is the greatest pride for a health professional.”
