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Taking "Steps with (a) Purpose" in Arouca

Diário de Aveiro2 September 2026 at 11:30

More than 500 people will participate this Sunday in a solidarity initiative called "Steps with (a) Purpose", organized by Grupo Cavadinha in Arouca. The event aims to support Arouca's "peace soldiers", a reference to local civil protection or firefighting personnel. The solidarity activity will take place this Sunday and is expected to mobilize a significant number of participants in the Arouca region. Grupo Cavadinha is the entity responsible for organizing this solidarity walk that aims to raise funds or raise awareness for the cause of the emergency responders who work in protecting the Arouca community.

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