What made you think, "This is the project I want to submit?"
It was clear to me that an opportunity like the one offered by Inibsa couldn't be missed, so I immediately read the project guidelines and got in touch with the management of the Aprenem Association to start shaping the idea.
Is there a personal experience, or one close to you, that especially connects you with this cause?
Yes. I have two daughters, and my eldest, Vega, is autistic, so being able to give visibility to an autism-related project was my main motivation.
I first discovered the organisation shortly after Vega received her diagnosis in 2018, when she was two years old. When you receive a diagnosis of any neurodivergence, after the initial emotional impact, your mind immediately starts searching for information, guidance and, above all, a community. Parenting is already challenging, and when you add neurodivergence into the equation, it becomes even more complex.
It was during that search that I found Aprenem. I contacted them straight away, and there I found the safe space and support that every family needs during such a difficult moment.
If you had to explain to someone what this organisation does and why it's so important, what would you say?
Parenting can be difficult, and building a support network is essential. Aprenem is exactly that: a community of more than 600 families connected by a shared experience, where exchanging stories, questions and concerns makes the journey much easier.
To families who have just received a diagnosis—or even those who have been living with it for some time—I would say that no one understands what you're going through better than another family in the same situation.
What has it meant to you to be able to promote this cause from within Inibsa?
For me, it has been both a responsibility and a source of pride. I've been part of Inibsa for more than 16 years, and it means a great deal that the company dedicates resources and effort to supporting charitable initiatives while giving visibility to causes that often remain unnoticed or only reach a small audience.
How did you react when you found out your project was one of the winners?
I was incredibly happy. Autism is one of the neurodivergences with the highest prevalence in society, so knowing that I could contribute, even in a small way, was wonderful news.
What has this project personally given you?
Above all, satisfaction. Every contribution matters, and for me the most important thing is continuing to raise awareness about autism, free from outdated stereotypes and misconceptions.
This project will help challenge ableism and improve access to something as important as sport and leisure activities for autistic people.
After this experience, has it changed the way you see the impact we can create together?
Absolutely. I believe Inibsa is a great example of how companies can contribute to society by supporting meaningful projects and giving employees the opportunity to champion causes that matter to them—sometimes, as in my case, very personally.
What would you say to your colleagues to encourage them to take part in future editions of the Inibsa Donations Contest?
I would tell them it's been a truly rewarding experience. Although there's still work to do, it's incredibly meaningful to feel that your voice can help give visibility to associations and foundations that often struggle to move their projects forward without this kind of support.
Taking part is an opportunity to make a real difference, no matter how small your contribution may seem.
