15th February, 2010
Madrugada is celebrating its first anniversary on February 25th where it all began at the Fortaleza restaurant in Praia da Luz.
Alison Blair’s appeal for volunteers from the invited group of local residents started the ball rolling with people coming forward to become actively involved in a variety of ways. These included becoming part of the core admin team, supporting fund raising events, making generous monetary donations and providing items to sell in the charity shop.
The association was founded with the aim of helping support people and their families affected by life limiting illness. ‘The enthusiasm and support resulting from that first meeting convinced me that Madrugada was needed and would have an important role to play in the Algarve community’ Alison explains. Since then many organizations have also given support including local restaurants and businesses.
If you would like to attend the anniversary lunch and hear an update on Madrugada’s progress and future plans please call: Annette 282 762 620; Joan 967732508; Marie 918571207; or visit the Madrugada charity shop in Praia da Luz. Tickets are priced at €20 and the event begins at 11.30 followed by a three course lunch at 13:00.