august-2014

Cruz Azul Celebrates In USA Style
Cruz Azul celebrated their first anniversary
in true USA style on Friday 4 th July
at their shop in San Javier. Restaurante
Hispania provided a super American-style
barbeque and the rock and blues band, Los
Duques, got the volunteers and supporters
rocking.
their picture taken with some beautifully
restored cars, including a Ford Mustang,
Pontiac Trans Am, Ford Lincoln, Ford Galaxy,
Dodge Polara, Chrysler Stratus, Chevrolet
Camoro, Corvette and Ford Classic.
It was a double celebration, because the
Ford Galaxy, owned by Mod Cruiserz member,
Emmanuel Vadon, had reached its
50 th birthday on the same day. Volunteer,
Christiane Vadon, sold lots of raffle tickets
and the lucky winner of the luxury bar set
was Julia Sutton.
able to achieve in such a short space of
time and we are keen to move forward
with other initiatives such as sterilization,
microchipping and vaccination in the near
future to encourage responsible pet ownership”
commented Lyn.
In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
Some fabulous classic American cars were
on display from the members of Mod Cruiserz
Club who drove down from La Siesta
and San Luis. Visitors were able to have
“We can’t believe
that it’s a year since
we started our Cruz
Azul journey” remarked
Lyn Baines,
Cruz Azul President.
“We decided
on the charity in July
2013, but it took a
long time for our official
charity registration
to be approved,
so we weren’t able
to fundraise until
the end of November
2013, when we
opened the Cruz Azul
shop in San Javier.
We haven’t looked
back since” she said.
Thanks to the continuing
generosity
and support from the
public and local businesses
and the growing
success of the
shop in San Javier,
Cruz Azul has been
able to help several
pets whose owners
are on low incomes.
“We’re delighted with
what we have been
Cruz Azul’s shop is situated on Avenida
de la Unión in San Javier, next door to
Yorkshire Linen and is open Monday to Saturday
from 10am-2pm. They sell clothes,
accessories, jewellery, household goods,
furniture, bric-a-brac and lots more, so
why not pay them a visit? Even better, donate
your unwanted clothes, furniture and
items to show your support.
Call 693 017 616 for more information.
Cruz Azul Murcia is a registered charity
(No. 11.720/1 a ) and exists to provide veterinary
care for the sick and injured pets
of people in need and to promote responsible
pet ownership. If you or someone
you know needs help, or you would like to
volunteer or donate, please call 693 017
616 or visit the website www.cruzazulmurcia.es
Photographer: Alfonso Fernández
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