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The Benidorm Palace was ablaze with music, generosity, and heartfelt tributes on Sunday, October 26, as the 14th annual Save My Life charity gala united hundreds to support the rescue and care of abandoned and mistreated dogs. Dedicated to the late Vicente Climent, the visionary founder of Benidorm Palace, the event drew supporters from as far as Costa Blanca South, to raise vital funds for the Save My Life charity. Christine Climent, president of Save My Life and Vicente’s widow, described the evening as “an amazing day”, filled with gratitude for the community’s unwavering support. “Thank you, thank you, thank you. We couldn’t do what we do without you,” she shared in a social media post and video, which showed the event’s finale featuring a stunning performance by Miss Ruby and Paul T of “The Hangover”. The team, exhausted but elated, is still tallying the funds raised, with an announcement expected soon. Benidorm Palace celebrates Vicente to protect lost pups This year’s gala carried deep emotional weight, honouring Vicente Climent, who passed away on June 26 at 78. A pioneer of Costa Blanca entertainment, Vicente founded Benidorm Palace in 1977, turning it into a cultural Benidorm mecca that has welcomed over 16 million guests. His love for animals was less known but ran deep, as Christine said: “Vicente was so proud of the work we do. He’ll be with us in spirit, beating his drum from Heaven.” The event, attended by hundreds of guests, raised money through ticket sales and raffles, all the funds going directly to Save My Life, launched in 2012, which has rescued over 500 animals, supporting adoptions, sterilisation, and shelter care through partnerships with local groups like Somos Gos and Protectora de Animales de Benidorm. The gala’s lively, fun atmosphere, filled with music and laughter, reflected Vicente’s ethos: “If we make people happy, we are happy too.” As Benidorm Palace continues to shine as the Costa Blanca’s premier entertainment spot, Sunday’s success proved that the lasting legacy of Vicente’s compassion is still present, as is the community’s commitment to saving lives, one paw at a time. Read about Vicente Climent here.
