Pink wave MARBELLA will host the 13th ‘Marea Rosa’ charity run on November 16, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) with local council support. The event aims to rally community support for breast cancer patients, promote prevention, and exceed last year’s 3,000 participants. In its 13th year, it emphasises physical activity for early detection and aligns with AECC’s ‘Nos lo tomamos a pecho’ campaign, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges of breast cancer. The four-kilometre noncompetitive run starts at noon from AECC Marbella headquarters at Avenida del Mar 5, following an 11am group warm-up. The route is being finalised, as the Adolfo Suarez Convention Centre is unavailable due to renovations. All proceeds will fund AECC’s local programmes,
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Wave of pink floods the streets. including psychological support, physiotherapy, and workshops for patients. Registration is open at en marcha.contraelcancer.es for €12, including accident insurance and a commemorative t-shirt, available for pickup at the AECC office (9am-2pm weekdays). In 2024, Malaga Province reported 1,283 new breast cancer cases, ranking se-
cond in Andalucia and sixth nationally. Breast cancer remains the most common tumour among women in Spain, with over 36,000 annual diagnoses. Sponsors like CaixaBank, Cervezas Victoria, and Hotel Puente Romano support the cause. Early registration is encouraged to boost participation and advance the fight against breast cancer.
ACE Charity Lunch Credit: FB EL JINETE RESTAURANT in Mijas Costa hosts an Autumn Charity Lunch on Saturday, October 18, at 1.30pm to support ACESHIN Animal Care Spain. The event combines fine dining, live music, and a grand raffle to raise funds for animal welfare. Tickets cost €45, incluCrissie Ryan at El Jinete for ACE. ding a €10 donation to ACEACE-SHIN, founded in 1999, has reSHIN. Guests will enjoy a welcome drink, homed over 33,000 dogs and cats. This a full menu with vegetarian options, and fundraiser supports their mission amid ritwo drinks during lunch. Starters include sing animal abandonment in Mijas. Tickets Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad with carameliare limited and available at Restaurante El sed onion, while mains feature Italian-style Jinete (952 119 170), IBEX Fuengirola, or Chicken Schnitzel, Oven-baked Hake Fivia Martyn (711 039 124), Carolyn (647 647 llet, or Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni. 671), or info@ace-charity.org. Visit www. Dessert options include apple pie with ace-charity.org for details. Join this hearvanilla ice cream. Violinist and vocalist tfelt event for gourmet food, music, and a Crissie Ryan will perform, creating a lively chance to support a vital cause. atmosphere.
THE newly formed Through Our Eyes BPES, Ptosis & MGJWS Charity is launching its first fundraising event on Saturday, October 25, to support children worldwide battling rare vision-threatening eyelid disorders. This glamorous evening at La Scala Restaurant promises fine dining, soulful music, and community spirit, all aimed at funding life-changing surgeries for affected infants. As the world’s first charity dedicated solely to Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES), ptosis, and Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome (MGJWS), Through Our Eyes addresses critical care gaps. Registered with the UK Charity Commission (No. 1211355) and headquartered in the UK and Malaga, it helps global families access specialised surgeries essential for restoring vital vision in newborns. From 7pm to 11pm, attendees will enjoy
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Ami Lloyd & La Scala. a three-course meal and drinks for €65 per ticket, with €15 directly benefiting the charity. The night features captivating soul singer Ami Lloyd and a raffle with exciting prizes, mix of entertainment with philanthropy. Ticketsarelimitedandsellingquickly.Reserve by DM to Vanessa Rodrigo on Facebook or email reservations@lascalamarbella.com. For details, visit www.lascalamarbella.com or www.throughoureyes.net. Join us at Real de Zaragoza, 62, Elviria, Marbella.