Jalon Valley Help presents €5,000 Fontilles

A TOTAL of €5,000 raised thanks to volunteers was given by Jalon Valley Help to Fontilles.

“We recognise the importance of their efforts in caring for the sick and elderly,” the chairity’s vice president Elaine Horton said.

“Fontilles is a truly remarkable place and a visit here is a humbling experience.”

Tucked away in the mountains, Fontilles is a world authority on the treatment of Lepros, the diseases that arise out of poverty.

It also provides accommodation for more than 40 individuals in the hostel and in excess of 80 Alzheimer/geriatric patients in the Borja Unit.

“The environment provided is exemplary and is one of care and tranquillity, a testament to the hard work and commitment of all those who work here. They are clearly an example to us all,” said Horton.