For nearly two decades, Jesús Ramón has been a constant presence at the corner of La Salle and Avenida Federico García Lorca in Almería. He has worked with different kiosk models, always believing his profession is dignifying.

Affiliated with the ONCE since he was a baby after suffering a cerebral infarction, Jesús Ramón acknowledges that the organization provided him with a job opportunity he would have rarely found elsewhere. This gratitude is reflected in his daily interactions with customers, whom he serves with a smile and the hope of delivering a life-changing prize.

He considers himself an essential figure in the neighborhood, jokingly comparing himself to Bisbal, but without the singing. "Half of Almería knows me," he states. His closeness goes beyond selling lottery tickets; he has helped elderly neighbors with errands and has witnessed the growth of families in the area.

Throughout his career, he has awarded numerous prizes, including one of two and a half million euros about seven years ago. He particularly remembers a customer, affected by the crisis, who received 35,000 euros, allowing him to "fill the fridge at home."

His father, who passed away five years ago, was a fundamental pillar, assisting him even after retirement and setting up an umbrella to shield him from the sun. Jesús Ramón highlights the need for improved working conditions, such as installing awnings or air conditioning in kiosks to combat high temperatures, recalling a heatstroke he suffered years ago.

Despite the increasing normalization of disability, García admits that he still occasionally perceives some rejection, feeling that job options for people with disabilities are limited to his profession or state positions.