ONCE

ONCE (pronounced own-say), or Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles, is a Spanish national charity lottery founded on December 13 1938 to raise funds and provide services for the blind. ONCE also sponsors one of the leading teams in the Tour de France. The word once in the Spanish language means eleven.

In 1988 ONCE established the foundation Fundación ONCE to promote sporting events for people of any disability group. The foundation also provides professional training and employment, works to eliminate architectural, urban and communication barriers and promotes 'Digital Solidarity' - web-based services for people with disabilities.

External Links

• ONCE's web page
• Spanish Lotteries FAQ

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