The Cancer Association will hold its charity gala on August 1 in Marbella.

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) will celebrate its Marbella charity gala on August 1st, hosted by Eva Ruiz and 'Poty' Castillo. The local branch of the AECC, which this summer will celebrate its 41st edition, organizes the longest-standing charity gala on the Costa del Sol and one of the highest-grossing in terms of donations, with amounts around 250,000 euros. The event gathers a significant part of the business sector from Marbella and the rest of the province of Málaga and features musical performances and the raffle and draw of items donated by artists or football teams, such as Málaga C.F, Real Madrid, or Atlético de Madrid. In the 2025 edition, the AECC raised over 250,000 euros in an evening that had around 700 attendees, with nearly 190,000 euros coming from ticket sales. "The gala is a story of generosity, commitment, and struggle. It is also a tribute to the people who, over the years, have made it possible for hope to have a place in Marbella," says Santiago Gómez-Villares, the president of the AECC in the town. The AECC allocates the funds raised to finance cancer research projects and to cover the programs and services that the association provides free of charge to patients and their families, which in the case of Marbella amounts to around 400. The AECC also organizes other large-scale charity events in Marbella, such as the Marea Rosa race.