120 members played a team event and continued the fundraising with lunch, followed by a raffle and auction at Oscars, Vila Sol. With the support of the members and sponsors, we raised over €11400.

The Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Faro - Cruz Lusa comprises full-time workers supported by many volunteers. Everyone does a committed and extraordinary job with old and limited resources. In addition to needing updated equipment, they are in desperate need of a new fire engine after the last one was effectively destroyed in the fires near Aljezur.

The Captain's team was invited to the HQ of the Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Faro - Cruz Lusa to meet with Presidente Steven Piedade and Comandante Jorge do Carmo. We were shown around the building and the vehicles. The conditions are basic and everything is in need of modernisation.

We presented the cheque for €11,421 euros, the team were overwhelmed with the generosity of our members and sponsors.

The money raised has paid for a much-needed modern computer for their ambulance and modern headlights for their helmets. The rest will support their fundraising efforts to purchase a new fire engine. At a total cost of €250,000, much more is needed.

Thank you once again to everyone who donated, sponsored and gave their time to support this successful event. Many thanks to our members and all our sponsors, including Oscars, Bella Fiore, Vila Sol Cafe, Prime Wine, Bennetts Bed's, Nevada Bobs and Golfers Paradise.

Captain's Team Vila Sol

Nigel Davis, Angie Tunks, Tracey McCall, Caroline Tweddell