He doctor and independence activist Carles Furriols, founder of the famous Doctor Trueta Foundation, has died, as reported by the foundation itself through a statement issued this Saturday on the social network X (formerly known as Twitter). “Being resilient is the best tribute we can pay to the founder and soul of Trueta, Carlos Furriols. of you we have learned to adapt and overcome challenges with courage. We will try to be worthy of your legacy by working to make a better world. Thank you for so much, and see you always,” highlighted the entity, which promotes the employment of people with mental health problems.
Being resilient is the greatest tribute we can pay to the Founder and Anima of Trueta, Carles Furriols, Tati. From you we are ready to adapt and overcome the reptes with courage. We will try to be worthy of the work you have done for a better job. Thank you per tant, and fins semper.💫 pic.twitter.com/jbeQIC5XEE
— Fundació Dr. Trueta (@TruetaVic) November 4, 2023
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Born in 1965, Furriols received the Cross of Sant Jordi in 2019, also the year in which Osonenc of the year was chosen. Furriols was cooperating doctor in refugee camps in Honduras, Haiti and Angola. In 1993 he created Trueta, which was initially dedicated to collecting medicines and medical supplies to send them to developing countries.
Several personalities have highlighted his figure, such as the former presidents of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont and Quim Torra. Torra has grateful for his “mastery, service to others and unconditional patriotism p“for freedom in Catalonia.” Puigdemont has highlighted his “bonhomie”” and his way of being “with everyone, especially those who suffer the most.” “With priorities always clear and the cardinal points of life, immovable. A humanist who loves the world and is rooted in the country,” he remarked.