Nutrition
A balanced, high-calorie diet helps keep the body stronger.
For Cystic Fibrosis
BIXI: a route to live and be seen
BIXI is a solidarity platform linked to Arnasa, created to support people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families.
Platform
A group of friends with a clear purpose
BIXI began in May 2023, driven by Seber Uribe and supported by a group of people working on the project design, communication and launch. Through solidarity actions, BIXI aims to make the reality of Cystic Fibrosis visible and channel help to Gipuzkoako Arnasa Elkartea.
The condition
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
It is a chronic and hereditary condition that mainly affects the lungs and digestive system. Early diagnosis can improve quality of life and life expectancy.
Antibiotic therapy
Used to fight chronic bronchial infection and infectious flare-ups.
Respiratory physiotherapy
Daily bronchial clearance to prevent mucus build-up.
Physical exercise
Helps maintain lung function and muscle tone.
Rights
Invisible conditions also need recognition
BIXI calls for recognition, resources and dignified conditions for patients and for the families who carry daily care.
Recognition
Properly value Cystic Fibrosis and other invisible conditions.
Care pensions
Fair benefits for people carrying out essential care work.
Dignified housing
Suitable space for home treatment and adapted family life.
Public therapies
Physiotherapy and necessary therapies covered by public healthcare.
Training
Practical support for patients and caregiving families.
Rights
Adequate economic and administrative resources.
Brussels - Ondarroa
The 2024 solidarity bike ride
On July 24, 2024, Seber Uribe and Aitor Agirre travelled to Brussels. After presenting the project there, they began a 13-stage ride to Ondarroa to give public visibility to the claims.
BIXI song
The song that gave the project a voice
The BIXI initiative also had its own song, created to accompany the road, the message and the solidarity behind the project.
Images
Moments from the road
The report images show another layer of the initiative: presentations, welcomes, media moments and people joining along the route.
Route
13 stages back home
- 01Brussels - Lille
The first kilometres of the solidarity action.
- 02Lille - Bapaume
GPS problems added distance and fatigue.
- 03Bapaume - Compiegne
Another demanding day.
- 04Compiegne - Paris
The hardest stage, marked by heat and the Olympic Games.
- 05Paris - Angerville
The GPS kept failing, but the route was beautiful.
- 06Angerville - Blois
Crossing memorable landscapes.
- 07Blois - Descartes
A stage to keep moving forward.
- 08Descartes - Civray
A warm welcome and a chance to present the project.
- 09Civray - Blanzac
Mechanical problems appeared.
- 10Blanzac - Bordeaux
A spectacular stage with more companions joining.
- 11Bordeaux - Labouheyre
A shared ride as a group.
- 12Labouheyre - Baiona
A warm welcome in Baiona.
- 13Baiona - Ondarroa
A final stage with strong participation and a special welcome.
Report
Reach and contribution
BIXI appeared in the media and in public presentations. After project expenses, the funds were donated to Gipuzkoako Arnasa Elkartea.
Contact
Join BIXI
To learn about the project, collaborate or open new ways to support it, get in touch with BIXI.