Taking advantage of the strong controversy they recently went through, Oscar de la Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders They posted a new video with clothes. However, this time it is a solidarity initiative. The couple announced in Instagram the donation of $50,000 dollars for the fight against cancer.
Specifically, the financial aid is directed to Adventist White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights of Los AngelesThe funds will be used to cover prostate and breast cancer screening tests.
This amount will cover prostate and breast cancer screening, including mobile screenings, for early detection, as well as awareness sessions and support groups for people suffering from this disease.
“We hope our light-hearted video raises awareness about two diseases that are anything but fun. We want to do everything we can to help give men and women the access they need to stay healthy for their families,” they said. From La Hoya y Special.
“We want to make this a less taboo subject in the community and spread the message that people should get checked early and annually,” they added.
Why is Oscar de la Hoya making this donation?
There are many factors behind this decision. Firstly, September is known for being the month of awareness about Prostate Cancer. In addition, the former boxer’s mother, Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoyalost his life at the age of 39 due to this disease.
This is not the first time that the now promoter has made this type of donation to the medical center. Even the oncology unit of the Hospital was renamed in honor of the Mexican’s mother. In this sense, the name of Oscar It is located at the top of the birthing center.
Since 1995, From the Hoya He runs a foundation that bears his name and over the years has been responsible for organizing non-profit events with the aim of raising funds to benefit disadvantaged sectors.
Thank you to Oscar de la Hoya for his $50,000 donation
The president of the Adventist Health White Memorial He expressed his gratitude to the boxing legend for his constant support. “Oscar is an outstanding philanthropist and benefactor of our hospital,” he said. John Raffoul.
“Their contributions over the years have supported several vital programs and services, including the Cecilia Gonzalez de la Hoya Oncology Center“This latest donation for early cancer detection reflects their unwavering commitment to our mission of serving the underprivileged. We are deeply honored by their generosity,” he said.
Breast cancer has long been the second most deadly cancer for women, after lung cancer. One in eight will be diagnosed in their lifetime and more than 40,000 women are expected to die from the disease in 2024 alone.
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