StreetLife celebrated its 9th Birthday on Tuesday 1 September with a trip back to the 90s, welcoming 70 guests to Restaurante O António in Moncarapacho for an evening of nostalgia, laughter, great food and plenty of dancing.
The theme was a playful nod to nine years of StreetLife, and it didn’t take long for everyone to get into the spirit. A delicious three-course meal, 90s music, entertainment and a quiz brought back plenty of memories. The 1990s Photo Booth, complete with fun props, proved a big hit too - and, as the tempo picked up, so did the guests, with dancing soon breaking out around the tables!
Inside, the aptly named “Ravers” enjoyed the livelier side of the evening, while outside the “Chill-Out Zone” offered a beautifully dressed private dining area with flowers, lights and candle-style decorations. Those who started the evening chilling out were, of course, very welcome to join the party inside later!
A huge thank you goes to António and his team for another wonderful evening of fabulous food, excellent service and smiles throughout.
Special thanks also go to Linda Cree and the Social Butterflies team, whose hard work behind the scenes made the evening happen.
We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors, Monterosa Olive Oil, Restaurante O António’s, Octant Vila Monte and YU Restaurant. Their support is vital to StreetLife and plays an important part in helping us continue our sterilisation work. Without the backing of sponsors like these, we simply could not do what we do.
But behind all the 90s fun was an important purpose. Every euro raised goes directly towards StreetLife’s sterilisation programme.
Since StreetLife was formed nine years ago, more than 1,800 dogs have been sterilised through the programme - helping to prevent unwanted litters and making a lasting difference within local communities.
StreetLife is also supported by a wider family of people who make the programme possible every day - our sponsors, partner veterinary clinics, StreetEyes, StreetBuddies, volunteers, followers and supporters. Each one helps us reach more dogs and more owners.
The birthday celebration raised an amazing €1,659 for StreetLife!
After nine years, the music may have changed - but StreetLife’s purpose hasn’t.
Become a StreetBuddy. For just €5 a month you can make a real difference to dogs across the Eastern Algarve.
Every euro goes directly to the dogs. You’ll receive a newsletter, Money Box, Membership Card and a personal invitation to the twice-yearly Coffee Morning. And you become part of the StreetLife family.
Find out more: www.streetlife.pt/streetbuddy
About StreetLife
StreetLife is a dog sterilisation programme based in Moncarapacho, working across the Eastern Algarve since 2017 and run entirely by volunteers. Working alongside local communities and partner veterinary clinics, the programme helps prevent unwanted litters before they are born, reducing the number of dogs that might otherwise face an uncertain future.
Press contact: Debbie Leng, Media Officer mrsdebbieleng@gmail.com - www.streetlife.pt
