Did you know that music can help people remember? At Plusnet Solutions, we love technology, but we also understand that some things go beyond the digital world. That’s why this month we’ve taken on a different kind of challenge — a solidarity challenge that literally got us moving for a good cause: supporting the Música para Despertar Association, which uses music to help people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia reconnect with their memories.
The idea came from one of our colleagues, and it encouraged us to get moving, quite literally. Throughout October, we set ourselves the goal of reaching 900,000 steps as teams. Yes, you read that right — nearly one million steps!
A challenge with a charitable (and competitive) twist
Here’s how we organized it: we created teams of four, chosen randomly, which made it even more fun. What better way to get to know each other while walking for a good cause! Of course, there was a prize on the line: the fastest team would win the solidarity book Recipes for Memories, whose proceeds go to FAGAL, an organization that also values memories, but through cooking.
And the best part: for every team that reached the goal, Plusnet Solutions donated to Música para Despertar, helping more people benefit from their musical therapies and relive moments from their past.
Commitment to society with every step
At Plusnet Solutions, our social commitment goes beyond words. Through internal challenges like this one, we aim to support various causes, contributing to areas such as health, the environment, and animal welfare. Each challenge is dedicated to a different organization, allowing us to spread our help across different sectors that need support. We like to think that these challenges not only motivate us as a team but also benefit the community around us.
Want to learn more about this year’s solidarity challenges?
This isn’t the only challenge we’ve carried out in 2024. If you’re curious about our other initiatives, here are some of our previous projects:
- Step up and give warmth to Rainfer: In March, we walked to support Rainfer Center and Fundación Chimpatía, which care for rescued primates. Our goal was to help finance the center’s heating system. You can read more about this challenge here.
- Supporting ALS research: In June, to mark World ALS Day, we dedicated our challenge to FUNDELA, aiming to contribute to research into this disease. More details about this challenge here.
A big thank you to all of you who participated — you’ve moved much more than just your feet. These kinds of initiatives unite us and remind us that, with every small step, we can make a big difference.