The seventh edition of the Fira dels Somnis of Balaguer has obtained more than 25,000 euros. All the funds will go to the Laboratory of Neural Tumours of the Research Group of Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases of the Vall Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Dr Miquel Segura, who leads the laboratory, explains that the funds will be used for three goals: "to attract and retain young scientists committed to the fight against childhood cancer, to promote the development of a new epigenetic drug and to acquire cutting-edge technological equipment so that scientific advances reach the patient as soon as possible". The lab specializes in tumours of the nervous system, which are one of the most common types of childhood cancer.

As every year, the Fira dels Somnis began a week before with the handrail of dreams, a space that fills the banisters of the Pont Nou with the logos of the shops, companies, and establishments that collaborate in the event. The day of the festival saw the start of the VII Cursa dels Somnis, in which more than 2,200 people took part, wearing the solidarity T-shirt, one of the main sources of funds raised by the event. Afterwards, there were talks, educational workshops given by VHIR scientists, exhibitions, magic, theatre, games, and other activities for all ages.

The success of the event has ensured the continuity of this initiative, and the organisation already has a date for the eighth edition, which will be held on 5 May 2024 in Balaguer.