The president of FC Barcelona and the Foundation, Joan Laporta, contacted by phone the mayors of the Valencian municipalities of Paiporta, Benetússer and Catarroja, who are at ground zero of the damage caused by the storm DANA, to express solidarity on behalf of the club. and the Foundation and provide direct partnership and financial support for the reconstruction of basic structures and social services in the coming weeks and months, based on the identification of specific needs.

The Aid will be directed through the FC Barcelona Foundation and its own funds and will concentrate on concrete projects for the reconstruction of essential services. In addition, various fundraising initiatives will be launched, such as the auction of shirts signed by the players from the match against RCD Espanyol, as well as other iconic items of interest to Barca fans. In the following days, information will be provided on the products involved and the bidding method of this joint sale.

FC Barcelona and its Foundation sincerely thank the immense solidarity and requests for individual initiatives received by the club. However, it is important to note that, to ensure that support is as effective as possible, it should be provided through organizations with expertise in situations such as those we face today, namely the Red Cross, Caritas and the Food Bank.