{"id":333456,"date":"2025-01-21T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/la-gala-endavant-una-fiesta-por-todo-lo-alto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T21:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:29:43","slug":"the-endavant-gala-a-big-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/the-endavant-gala-a-big-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Endavant Gala: a big celebration"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Endavant: helping our province to grow"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A historic turnout"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A ceremony full of big moments"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. Endavant!"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises. This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes. Endavant: helping our province to grow After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat. It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project. A historic turnout The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province. Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda. On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala. A ceremony full of big moments The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party. Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia. The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride. After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer). Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso. Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme. Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector. Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit. The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. 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This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes. Endavant: helping our province to grow After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat. It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project. A historic turnout The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province. Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda. On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala. A ceremony full of big moments The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party. Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia. The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride. After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer). Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso. Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme. Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector. Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit. The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. 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Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Endavant: helping our province to grow"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A historic turnout"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A ceremony full of big moments"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. Endavant!"}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Endavant: helping our province to grow"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A historic turnout"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A ceremony full of big moments"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. Endavant!"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University","text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises. This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes. Endavant: helping our province to grow After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat. It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project. A historic turnout The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province. Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda. On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala. A ceremony full of big moments The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party. Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia. The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride. After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer). Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso. Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme. Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector. Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit. The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. 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Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Endavant: helping our province to grow"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A historic turnout"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A ceremony full of big moments"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. Endavant!"}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. 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Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. Endavant!"}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University","text":"The family of the Endavant initiative have enjoyed an emotional ceremony held at the Jaume I University Villarreal CF celebrated a special and emotional gala with the entire family of Endavant, the Yellows\u2019 CSR and sustainability programme. Around 500 users of charity centres, representatives of institutions and clubs, officials, athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n filled the stands of the Paranimf lecture theatre at the Jaume I University to enjoy a unique event, which included awards, performances and many surprises. This exciting gala, promoted by Villarreal CF, brought together the entire Endavant family for the first time in the more than 20 years of the initiative\u2019s history, with the firm purpose of giving visibility and recognising the commendable work of the associations and institutions linked to the programme, extolling the success of their projects and acknowledging the admirable careers of our province\u2019s athletes. Endavant: helping our province to grow After more than two decades, the Endavant programme has been growing and incorporating areas and groups until reaching its maximum expression. Currently, this project is made up of Endavant Esports, Endavant Solidaritat, Endavant Prov\u00edncia, Endavant Igualtat, Endavant Formaci\u00f3, Endavant Club Groguet, Endavant Cultura and Endavant Sostenibilitat. It has a budget of \u20ac700,000 and a total reach of 30,000 people who benefit directly from this programme. A total of 90 associations and charities, two universities and one secondary school, 200 activities for children throughout the province, 30 sports clubs, 28 individual sportspeople, seven sporting events and 8,600 sportspeople make up this large family united by Villarreal CF\u2019s CSR project. A historic turnout The gala, presented by Valencian comedian and presenter Eugeni Alemany and journalist Gema Font, brought together more than 500 attendees, representing sports clubs, special associations and institutions and centres of our province. Also present were authorities such as the assistant delegate of the government in Castell\u00f3n, Antonia Garc\u00eda; the delegate of the Valencian Regional Council, Susana Fabregat; the councillor for the Promotion of Ceramics and mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3, Vicente Pallar\u00e9s; and the vice-rector of the UJI, Isabel Garc\u00eda. On behalf of the club, the members of the Board of Directors, the coaches of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s first team Marcelino Garc\u00eda and Virginia Garc\u00eda, and captains \u00c1lex Baena, Gerard Moreno, Nerea P\u00e9rez and Luc\u00eda G\u00f3mez attended. Members of the Agrupaci\u00f3 de Penyes del Villarreal CF (Official Villarreal CF Supporters\u2019 Association) also attended the gala. A ceremony full of big moments The event kicked off with an introduction by the presenters and a speech by the Jaume I University vice-rector, Isabel Garc\u00eda, who welcomed the whole Endavant family as the hosts of this great party. Next, students from the Colegio Virgen del Carmen school in Vila-real and the Consolaci\u00f3n school in Nules were the representatives of the Endavant Club Groguet initiative. Two students took to the stage to receive recognition on behalf of their classes, winners of the informative competition promoted by Villarreal CF to name and investigate \u2018Groguetsaurio\u2019 (Protathlitis Cinctorrensis), the discovery made by Vila-real based Grup Guix with the Jaume I University and the University of Valencia. The gala continued with an impressive performance by the Fundaci\u00f3n S\u00edndrome de Down on the stage of the Paranimf. The \u2018Downtopia\u2019 performance enchanted the audience and filled all the centres and associations of Endavant Igualtat with pride. After the musical show, Sonia Sim\u00f3n, an Aspanion user, and Ernesto Boixader, representing the Celtic Submar\u00ed club, took the stage. They spoke about the Fan Fest, a large-scale, charitable event, promoted by Villarreal, which has already been held twice at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. This popular celebration has also coincided with the Cursa Solid\u00e0ria Celtic Submar\u00ed race, which starts from the centre of the pitch. The party included live music, activities and inflatables for the little ones, as well as food and drink service at the bars, with all proceeds going to Aspanion (Asociaci\u00f3n de Padres de Ni\u00f1os Con C\u00e1ncer de la Comunitat Valenciana \u2013 Valencian Association of Parents of Children with Cancer). Amidst all the recognition, there was a special moment in memory of the victims and in tribute to those affected by the flooding in Valencia. Villarreal broadcast a report on the football pitch in La Torre, the first of those to be rebuilt thanks to contributions from the club, as part of the \u2018Alcem-se\u2019 programme by Juan Roig and the Fundaci\u00f3n Trinidad Alfonso. Then it was the turn of Endavant Prov\u00edncia. Vicente Pallar\u00e9s, mayor of Sant Joan de Mor\u00f3 and provincial deputy for the Promotion of Ceramics, gave a speech about the potential of our land. Fiachera Brandan, coordinator of Rototom Sunsplash, then took the stage to collect a mosaic and speak on behalf of the reggae festival, which has recently joined the Endavant Cultura programme. Before reaching the final stretch, Pasqual Riera, winner of Groc Talent, delighted the audience with a brilliant performance. Immediately afterwards, Villarreal CF unveiled the new Endavant Sostenibilitat project, through which the club will work to protect and preserve the environment through a series of actions and collaborations with organisations in this sector. Nearing the end of the gala, one of the most special moments of the gala took place. Sebasti\u00e1n Mora donated his Paris 2024 Olympic diploma to the Villarreal CF Historical Archive. A detail for which the club gave him a well-deserved recognition. To round off the event, Pablo Herrera, an athlete linked to the Endavant Esports project for two decades and recently retired from professional beach volleyball, received the Villarreal CF gold badge from the hands of president Fernando Roig. This prestigious award is the highest distinction given to the club. Only two other athletes from the province of Castell\u00f3n, Roberto Bautista and Sergio Garc\u00eda, hold this recognition for sporting merit. The club\u2019s president, Fernando Roig, brought the Endavant Gala to a close with a speech of thanks and inspiration to all the members of the club\u2019s CSR and sustainability programme. The ceremony concluded with an impressive family photo on the stage of the Universitat Jaume I\u2019s Paranimf lecture theatre. 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