Marbella biggest charity weekend against cancer returns with a golf tournament and a landmark 41st gala dinner. Organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), the double bill will bring together hundreds of residents, businesses and institutions on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, with every euro raised going towards free support programmes for cancer patients and their families.

Council backs “essential” local charity

Social rights councillor Isabel Cintado praised AECC’s work as vital to the community. She highlighted the year-round efforts of staff and volunteers who provide emotional support, social assistance and specialist resources all free of charge, urging residents to get involved since every contribution helps.

AECC Marbella president Santiago Gomez-Villares noted that funds raised from the event sustain services benefiting hundreds of families annually. Last year, the local branch supported 462 patients and 135 relatives, delivering 2,318 care sessions, 847 psycho-oncology sessions for 290 patients, and 732 oncological physiotherapy sessions for 171 users, as well as social support for 127 people.

Politician Borja Semper to collect ‘The Fighter’ award

This year will be the 41st gala, and is among Spain’s oldest charity dinners. The goal is to attempt to draw more than 600 guests at Finca de la Concepcion. National PP deputy Borja Semper will receive the association’s ‘The Fighter’ award, recognising his role in normalising conversations around cancer and giving hope through his own testimony. Hosts Eva Ruiz and Poty Castillo return for another year, with performances from Efecto Mariposa and The Vintage Experience, plus a traditional raffle and charity auction. Comedian Federico de Juan joins the event to assist with the auction.

Golf tournament gathers 120 players at Las Brisas

Proceedings kick off a day earlier at Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, where 120 players will compete in a Better Ball Pairs Stableford format on July 31. Entry costs €130 with a shared buggy for non-members, or €30 without one for club members, participants receive a welcome pack and trophies made from recycled plastic via the Ecomarb sustainability project.

If you would like to participate in this incredible event, tickets and tournament entries can be booked by calling 952 776 800, weekdays from 9am to 2pm.

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has strengthened its Home Care Unit by introducing 24-hour medical availability and the option to receive specialist care directly at home. This expansion consolidates the service across the western Costa del Sol.

This initiative represents a major step forward in a healthcare model that, until now, focused primarily on nursing care. It has now evolved to offer more comprehensive coverage, tailored to the needs of a population that increasingly demands convenient, agile, and personalised healthcare solutions.

With this expansion, patients can receive urgent or scheduled medical care, clinical follow-ups, post-surgery care, and various diagnostic tests in the comfort of their own home, avoiding unnecessary trips to the hospital. The 24-hour availability of a doctor ensures an immediate response to any healthcare need, while the involvement of specialists allows for the assessment of more complex cases without the patient having to leave their familiar surroundings.

One of the standout features of this service is its direct coordination with Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. This guarantees that home care is delivered with full access to the hospital’s resources and the patient’s medical history. Consequently, this ensures greater continuity of care alongside swifter and safer clinical decisions.

The Home Care Unit operates between Estepona and Fuengirola, catering to both permanent residents and temporary visitors—a very common demographic on the Costa del Sol. Frequent cases include patients recovering from surgery, individuals with reduced mobility, or families requiring specialised medical support at home.

Furthermore, the service operates on a flexible, pay-as-you-go model with no recurring subscription fees; patients only pay for the specific care they need at any given time. Anyone interested can request information or assistance directly by calling the unit on +34 686 486 256 or by emailing homecare.mbl@quironsalud.es.

With this upgrade, Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital champions a model that brings healthcare closer to the patient’s home, responding to the growing demand for out-of-hospital care in the Málaga province.

Avda. Severo Ochoa, 28 –  29603 Marbella, Málaga (España)

+34 686 486 256

www.quironsalud.es/marbella