Póvoa de Varzim joins Europacolon Portugal's National Collection

The initiative aims to prevent digestive cancer and support patients and their families through donations at various locations.

Donation box for the Europacolon Portugal National Collection in a public space.
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Donation box for the Europacolon Portugal National Collection in a public space.

The Municipality of Póvoa de Varzim is participating in the Europacolon Portugal National Collection, from September 25 to 27, aiming to prevent digestive cancer and support patients and their families.

The initiative, focused on preventing digestive cancer and supporting patients and their families, invites citizens to contribute through donations. These can be made at collection boxes located in various parts of the municipality.
Collection points include the municipality's bar services (social services), the Transport Coordination Center, the Casa da Juventude, Varzim Lazer, and the sales points of M. J. Vendeiro in Terroso and Póvoa de Varzim.
Additionally, this weekend, a special collection will take place at the two entrances of the Municipal Market, with the participation of seven volunteers from the Bolsa Concelhia de Voluntariado (Municipal Volunteer Exchange).
For more information about the Bolsa Concelhia de Voluntariado, interested parties can consult the municipal portal.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal da Povoa de Varzim (25/09/2026)