For more than a decade, anefp has promoted #runnersanefp, an initiative that brings together professionals from member companies, the anefp team and key healthcare stakeholders to participate in charity races and sporting events across Spain.

Alongside Consumer Health companies, representatives from organisations such as the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), the General Council of Pharmacists, the General Council of Nursing and the Order of Saint John of God, among others, have joined the initiative, reinforcing a shared commitment to prevention, healthy lifestyles and solidarity.

The initiative combines the promotion of healthy lifestyles with solidarity, teamwork and awareness-raising around health-related causes. Through participation in charity runs, professionals from the Consumer Health sector actively support initiatives linked to disease prevention, health promotion and social engagement, while encouraging physical activity as a key component of responsible self-care.

In 2025, the initiative reached an important milestone with its first participation in Barcelona, expanding beyond Madrid and reinforcing its commitment to promoting self-care and solidarity in different regions of Spain.

Objectives

• Promote healthy lifestyles through regular physical activity.
• Raise awareness of the importance of prevention and self-care.
• Support charitable and health-related causes through sport.
• Strengthen collaboration and team spirit among professionals from the Consumer Health sector.
• Encourage employee engagement in initiatives that generate a positive social impact.

Target Audience

• Professionals from anefp member companies
• Consumer Health sector employees
• Healthcare stakeholders and partner organisations
• Local communities participating in charity events
• Citizens interested in healthy lifestyles and prevention

Key Activities and Approach

• Participation in charity races: Each year, the #runnersanefp team participates in charitable sporting events linked to health promotion and disease awareness. Previous editions included: Cancer Race (Madrid, 2026), “En Marcha Contra el Cáncer” race (Barcelona, 2025).
• Collaborative participation across the healthcare ecosystem: The initiative brings together professionals from anefp member companies, members of the anefp team and representatives from leading healthcare organisations, creating a unique environment that promotes collaboration around prevention and self-care. Participating stakeholders have included: Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM); General Council of Pharmacists; General Council of Nursing; Order of Saint John of God; and other organisations linked to health promotion, prevention and patient care.

Impact and Result

• More than 10 years of continuous participation in charity sporting initiatives.
• Active involvement of professionals from anefp member companies, the anefp team and leading healthcare organisations.
• Strengthened collaboration between the Consumer Health sector and key healthcare stakeholders, including scientific societies, professional councils and healthcare institutions.
• Expanded the reach of self-care and prevention messages through highly visible public events.
• Reinforced the role of self-care as a collective commitment that extends beyond individual health behaviours.
• Creation of a shared platform for collaboration among professionals from different Consumer Health companies.
• Expansion of the initiative to Barcelona for the first time in 2025, increasing participation and visibility.
• More than 25 professionals participated in the Barcelona event alone.
• Increased awareness of prevention, healthy lifestyles and self-care through public sporting events.
• Strengthened links between the Consumer Health sector and health-related charitable causes.

Insights and Takeaways for Others

• Physical activity is an effective way to promote self-care beyond traditional awareness campaigns.
• Shared participation in charitable events strengthens engagement and collaboration across organisations.
• Sport provides a practical and visible way to communicate prevention and healthy lifestyle messages.
• Long-term initiatives help build a strong community around self-care values.
• Corporate participation in solidarity activities can generate positive social impact while fostering employee wellbeing.
• Cross-sector participation amplifies impact. Bringing together companies, healthcare professionals, scientific societies and healthcare institutions around a common cause strengthens awareness, engagement and long-term commitment to self-care.

Additional Resources and Contact

• More information: #runnersanefp charity races
• Campaign contact: mayte.aguado@anefp.org