The first Charity Gala of the AVOI Association in Marbella will be held on May 25th.

The City Council has endorsed today the 1st Charity Gala of the Association of Volunteers in Pediatric Oncology (AVOI), which will be held on May 25, starting at 1:30 PM, at the Boho Club restaurant. The Councilor for Social Rights, Isabel Cintado, attended the presentation of the event 'Smiles as a Flag', which will feature a special menu designed by chef Diego del Río, and highlighted the "commendable work" that the pediatric oncology volunteer group has been doing for over 30 years. The councilor, who emphasized that the entity "is made up of extraordinary people who accompany hospitalized children and their families, instilling in them the will to fight," also pointed out that the business community in Marbella "is increasingly committed to social causes." "For the City Council, it is an honor to support this initiative that combines gastronomy and solidarity," she stated, while also making a call "for everyone to participate and contribute our bit."

Meanwhile, the president of AVOI, Juan Carmona, who noted that "this first gala is very special for us," mentioned that "we want it to be a great celebration where everyone enjoys themselves, aware that the funds raised will translate into smiles for the boys and girls in the hospital," while explaining that various raffles and auctions of donated items will be held, including artworks by artists such as José Luis Puche and Ángel Idígoras. In the same vein, Eva Lozano, sales manager at Boho Club, stated that the goal is "to create a special atmosphere and remind everyone that we are all 'Smiles as a Flag'" and encouraged "joining this good cause and enjoying a day full of solidarity, joy, and happiness." Lastly, former footballer Carlos Kameni, a collaborator with AVOI, who shared an emotional personal experience with a pediatric oncology patient, emphasized that "I have seen the incredible work the association does and it is priceless."