Puerto Rico and Telemundo received the Puerto Rican comedian, presenter and philanthropist this afternoon Raymond Arrieta like a hero. Although Channel 2’s cameras switched on at 6pm, the truth was that the big party started much earlier.
The audience, which included people of all ages, began to gather in front of the stage in the parking lot at 3:00 p.m Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. Two hours later fill up He came with his music and energy.
While this was happening, the co-host of “Raymond and Friends” reaffirmed, along with his colleague, the final steps of the annual feat Alexandra FuentesThe producer Tony Mojenaand the singers Luis Fonsi, Melina Leon And Oscarto Serrano. Finally the clock struck 6:00 p.m.
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“Día a día” began with an emotional audiovisual montage that encapsulated the transcendent moments of “Da vida,” the annual walk led by the charismatic interpreter of “Plinia Palerm,” which grossed $1,325,000 that year . “How beautiful it is to see our people united to give life. I will carry that in my heart for the rest of my life,” Arrieta said in the pre-recorded video, which served as a prelude to the many emotions he felt during his reception, which ran from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m would: 00 o’clock
The “true influencer of Puerto Rico,” as his peers called him Dagmar Rivera And Milly Mendez arrived at the San Juan sports complex after 6:50 p.m. After achieving that goal, the actor raised 1,024 miles and more than $15,000,000 to benefit the dr Isaac González Martínez Cancer Hospital.
“These are the important hugs for Raymond,” he said. the JD. The entertainer referred to the organizing team that has been with him for 15 years. “Raymond, I’m going to see you,” chanted the audience to greet their “national hero,” as many call him.
“Fifteen years!” Arrieta cried, unable to hold back her tears. “Fifteen years for the cancer hospital, as we promised, we have arrived and we are here. Thank you people for your love over the years; from my volunteers; the staff’; the assistants; Telemundo, my channel; my family from “Day by Day”; my Telemundo technicians, my brothers; firefighters; Police officers; medical emergencies; emergency management; the stilt walkers; I thank you all from the bottom of my heart because without you I would not have come here. They constantly watched over my health and my pain… Sometimes they made me stop, my mind was telling me “no” but my heart was telling me “believe you have to keep going.” Here we are as promised. Thank you to my family for letting me do it again,” were the philanthropist’s first words.
Although the hiking cycle is “closed”, Arrieta stressed that he will not forget the Oncological Hospital. In his first speech, as throughout the issue, he emphasized that Telemundo Puerto Rico was “doing something big” to raise funds for patients Cancer.
The fifteenth edition of “Da Vida” was dedicated to TV director Pedro Alicea, who died on May 14 of complications from cancer. “Pedro Alicea, who is in heaven, accompanied me for 14 years and she watched over us from heaven,” said Arrieta.
Before moving on to Plenéalo’s music, the comedian shared some of his most memorable moments. They also accompanied him on stage Victor Santiago, Gil-Marie Lopez and the Chef Noelian Ortiz.
“It’s time to celebrate and bring good news to the oncologist. It’s time to accept the donations. It’s not the end of help, it’s a cycle of walks, but our help continues. Blessings, I love you very much and for making me strong to get there family” He said to then group hug with his companions from “Día a día”.
The fundraising round began with the community of Cayey presenting him with a check for $5,000. Tres Monjitas also said he was present with a check for $25,000. However, at the end of the evening the highest donations were mentioned. Among them, those from Planet Solar stood out at $30,000; Walgreens with $149,851.64 and Me Salvé with $525,000.
“I am very happy and proud of my ‘partner’ because for 15 years he has remained firm in his commitment to give life, which sounds simple but is not. We have always supported him on Telemundo. We are grateful to his wife, parents and children who gave him permission to embark on this journey which is not easy and has taken a toll on him physically and emotionally. “I am proud and grateful for this commendable achievement that he has accomplished,” Rivera enthusiastically shared..
During the broadcast, a video was released showing how the money raised was used to improve the cancer hospital’s facilities and purchase modern equipment. Likewise, the space served as a reminder that Rivera served as an inspiration for Arrieta as he began the great feat of social impact.
In the early afternoon, the mayor of San Juan said: Michael Romero, expressed his delight and satisfaction that Hiram Bithorn Stadium was chosen as the location for the culmination of the annual walk. In his conversation with the evening’s co-hosts, the San Juan executive extended his congratulations to Arrieta.
“For fifteen years they ran to give life, to celebrate the life in which they were able to conquer and conquer this disease. This started from San Juan to Ponce and now it went from Ponce to San Juan. What could be nicer than being here and supporting this noble cause? San Juan has always participated. This space is more than adequate. We could have made it here a long time ago, but to be here today is a blessing,” he said.