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UMEdula 2026

The UMEdula 2026 event in Cartagena is a public and solidarity gathering focused on bone marrow donor registration. It also features sporting activities, exhibitions of military equipment, and tastings of traditional food.

Date
Sep 16, 2026
Location
Cartagena
Status
Recently ended
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UMEdula 2026

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Highlights

  • Record-breaking bone marrow donor registrations
  • Exhibitions of Military Emergency Unit equipment and capabilities
  • Robot dog attraction from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena
  • Tasting of traditional carob granita (sorbet)
Held in Cartagena's Juan XXIII Square on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the UMEdula event successfully registered 150 new bone marrow donors, marking a 50 percent increase compared to the previous year. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the importance of bone marrow donation, particularly targeting individuals between 18 and 40 years old, to enhance the chances of finding matches for patients.

Spearheaded by the Military Emergency Unit, UMEdula 2026 showcased their vehicles, equipment, and capabilities through various exhibitions. The event also included stationary cycling sessions and other sporting activities. Notable collaborations involved the local football team Jimbee Cartagena and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, which presented a robot dog as an attraction.

Attendees could also experience local traditions, with the "Algarrobo Vivo" project offering tastings of granita, a type of sorbet made with carob, a traditional product in the Cartagena area. UMEdula 2026 is part of a larger tour that aims to continue its activities across various Spanish cities.

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Juan XXIII Square
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