Overview
- The benefit dinner took place at the Salón Real of Hotel Costa Galana in Mar del Plata, marking the 26th annual edition of the event.
- Organizers said every peso raised will go to works, equipment and infrastructure for the Hospital Materno Infantil, which serves General Pueyrredon and about 15 neighboring municipalities.
- This year’s fundraising relied on raffles priced at 60,000 pesos rather than auctions in a bid to broaden participation.
- High-profile attendees included host Mirtha Legrand, Intendant Agustín Neme, provincial senator Guillermo Montenegro and figures from business and the theater season.
- Legrand urged visitors to support the city’s strong season and cautioned about local robberies in brief remarks to press and guests.