Kalendario ‘Right to Live 2026’

By Karmen Garrido for adELA

Kalendario Solidario Derecho a vivir 2025 — Solidarity Calendar Right to Live 2025

04/11/25

History of the ‘Right to Live’ Solidarity Kalendario
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
RIGHT TO LIVE 2026 CALENDAR

Madrid-based journalist, television academic and president of the Spanish Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers, Karmen Garrido, presents her fifth Kalendario ‘Right to Live 2026’ at the ONCE Auditorium on Calle Prim, number 3, in Madrid on 6 November at 12 noon.

Founded, produced and directed by Karmen Garrido, the Solidarity Kalendario, which the journalist donates to the Spanish Association of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (adELA), was created during the pandemic and one of its objectives is to raise funds to improve the quality of life of people affected by ALS and their families.

For five years, it has been raising awareness of the harsh reality of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, for which there is currently no cure, and appealing to all citizens to recognise the importance of supporting those affected by the disease and their families.

People affected by ALS and their families have the right to live and do so in the best possible conditions.

History of the ‘Right to Live’ Solidarity Kalendario

The pandemic changed many things. Everyday life became harder and more distressing for everyone, and even more so for people with ALS and their families. Unable to organise fundraising events to support the care and essential services for those suffering from the disease, Karmen Garrido came up with the idea of creating a calendar in which prominent figures she had met throughout her career would pose with people affected by ALS and donate it to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association –adELA–, with which she has been collaborating for years, carrying out various activities.

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

ALS is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that can affect anyone. It causes a gradual loss of mobility until the patient becomes highly dependent, suffering a progressive deterioration in their ability to feed themselves, swallow, communicate normally and breathe.

The most urgent task is to improve the quality of life of people suffering from ALS and those around them.

Founder, producer and director of the ‘Right to Live’ Kalendario: Karmen Garrido, journalist, television academic and president of the Spanish Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers.

Photography: Gema López Fernández.

Design: Laura González.

And all our Amigossol (Amigossolidarios), mainly ONCE and ATHOL ASSET. In addition to PLAY4 LIFE ATALAYAR - RADIO ENLACE - EL CIERRE DIGITAL - MADRID DIARIO - APEI - L'ENTRAIDE - CASTILLO TRANS.

The Spanish Association of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (adELA) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1990, operating nationwide, dedicated to helping people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases to improve their quality of life. It was declared a Public Utility in 1995 by the Council of Ministers; in 2000, Her Majesty Queen Sofía agreed to be its Honorary President, ratifying the Association's dedication and commitment to society, with this position now held by Queen Letizia. It was awarded the Seal of Recognition by the Brain Foundation (FEEN) as a guarantee of excellence and, in February 2016, it obtained the Seal of Loyalty Foundation, which certifies that the Association complies with the 9 Principles of Transparency and Good Practice.