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A Charitable Evening for Turkey
ON Thursday March 23 at 7pm, La Scala Marbella are hosting a charity evening to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey. The event is being sponsored by the Euro Weekly News
La Scala owner Tibbi and partner Michelle Mellett of Fabric Boutique decided they wanted to do something to help the people of Turkey af ter seeing coverage on TV of people who had lost their homes.
The first earthquake to hit turkey was on February 6. With a magnitude of 7.8, the earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria, leaving detrimental impact and widespread damage throughout the country. As of March 2023, there have been more than 48,400 deaths confirmed in Turkey and it’s known as the deadliest earthquake in Turkey since the 26 Antioch earthquake, making it the deadliest natural disaster in its modern history.
It is estimated that at least two million people in Turkey have lost their homes out of a nation of 85 million.
Jan told the EWN: “It’s a really worthwhile cause. People’s lives have been turned upside down and they do need your help.”
Organised by Operations Manager for Tibbi’s restaurant empire of La Pergola, El Fi garo and La Scala, as well as local businesswoman and fundraiser Natalie Fantuzzi, the event will hold 80 guests and 60 tickets have already been sold.
Fundraising is necessary and what better way to do so with this must attend event, with a fantastic lineup of entertainment. You will be captivated by the Masquerade Duo, Quike Navarro House Violin and Gary B Poole, who will be performing throughout the evening.
The Chef has put together a fantastic fourcourse menu and tickets will cost €75 with €25 going to charity. There will al so be a raffle and silent auction with prizes from local businesses, including beauty prizes, a signed Liverpool shirt, and a vouch er bundle for La Pergola, La Scala and El Figaro.
The event is in collaboration with the official aid department at Marbella Town Hall to ensure funds raised go where they are needed the most.
For reservations, please contact La Scala Marbella directly, they look forward to welcoming you and thank you for your support! Call + 34 951 569 362 or email reserva tions@lascalamarbella.com.
