La Cala Lions Waiters’ Race Raises Thousands For Local Good Causes

Hundreds flocked to La Cala de Mijas connected Saturday, March 28, for nan La Cala Lions Club’s 2nd Waiters’ Race, blending skill, laughter and awesome fundraising for bully causes crossed nan area.

Nine competitors tackle tray-balancing challenge

Participants from adjacent bars and restaurants walked accelerated connected a demanding way astir Torreón Square and nan promenade. Each balanced a tray holding coffee, h2o and breadstuff rolls. Strict rules forbade running, truthful entrants walked swiftly while keeping cleanable stableness to debar immoderate spills. Spectators shouted enthusiastically passim this entertaining trial of hospitality prowess.

Winner expresses axenic delight

Rafael Leducq triumphed successful his first appearance. “I person been moving pinch nan tray for galore years, and coming was nan time to thatch group really to return it. I still can’t judge it because I really wanted to participate and, why not, win. Thank you very much. I emotion it,” he shared joyfully. Brandon Pointer took 3rd spot aft completing nan afloat circuit. His squad from Bar Tuta besides collected €1,470, nan highest individual fundraiser. Several competitors mentioned sore, swollen legs from nan different strain.

Club leaders praise beardown organization support

Mario Bravo, Mijas councillor for nan Foreigners’ Department, participated successful nan event. He observed that astir each kept their items secure, highlighting mundane serving speed, and emphasised nosy together pinch captious costs for nan Lions Club’s charitable efforts.

Sandra Tavendale conveyed gratitude from nan organisers: “The La Cala Lions Club would for illustration to convey our fabulous Foreigners Department astatine nan municipality hall, our loyal and unthinkable volunteers – and our friends and neighbours of La Cala for their awesome support. Both Drang and Fama made this a typical day. The contestants contributed thousands successful donations and sponsorship! A nosy fundraising time for all.”

Family nosy and adjacent version already planned

As good arsenic nan race, visitors browsed a lively market, joined children’s workshops and enjoyed energetic batukada performances from Barakatun of Espacio Drang. Mijas assembly confirmed a 3rd version of nan Waiters’ Race will return adjacent year, astir apt connected nan last play of March.

Overall, contestants and sponsors generated thousands of euros. This boosted nan La Cala Lions Club’s activity helping section communities. Attendees departed smiling, showing really specified events merge group done enjoyment and generosity successful La Cala.