James Warren
THE Hideaway bar located on the seafront in the popular resort of La Herradura has teamed up with local children’s charity AS Asinal to help improve the lives of youngsters with developmental difficulties.
The bar, run by expats Michelle and Steve Leach, stepped in after the charity’s monthly luncheon held at the Nueva Arenas restaurant was called off due to COVID-19 restrictions.
So to not let the charity suffer, the Hideaway organised a charity golf event at the nearby Los Moriscos Golf Club to raise much needed funds for the non-profit organisation.
“We really believe in the cause and wanted to help out as many of their fundraising efforts have been curtailed by COVID-19.” said Steve to the Olive Press.
The event proved a success, with over 5400 raised thanks to the generous donations from local businesses for the charity raffle, as well as the opportunities for companies to sponsor hole markers on the 18-hole course.
“We had a fantastic turnout, it was incredible. We can’t thank everyone that contributed enough.” said Steve.
The Spanish run charity, based in Almunecar were overwhelmed with the gesture from the expat community.
“We would like to publicly thank the humane, altruistic and supportive gesture of the organizers of such an event and of course the participants,” said a statement from the organisation.
“We hope the event will now be an annual occasion thanks to the success of this year. We are aiming to hold another golf event in April next year.” said Michelle.
The money raised will go towards a new sensory room at Asinal to help with all the children that use the facility.
Arsenal works tirelessly to help families in the area with children with physical, psychological and sensory difficulties, organising events, workshops and daily activities.
