Last Thursday, while many of us were at the fundraiser for the local school, a terrible fire destroyed the home of Danny and Cecilia, a young couple who ran the Pizza and Love restaurant in town, and severly burned both people. Danny's young son and mother were at the fundraiser, and very sadly, Danny passed away the next day, as his burns were so extensive. Cecilia is still in hospital and on Sunday there were no less than 3 fundraisers held to help both families deal with the medical bills.
The Cantina Habernero devoted 50% of its food take and the staff and band donated their time that evening. Thanks to Ed and his crew for his kindness and generosity. The fundraising will help cover Danny's medical expenses, and help to pay Cecilias, which mount every day. She is recovering slowly. Puerto Morelos showed its tender heart this week - everyone came to help, whether they knew the couple or not, and ongoing support will be there for the long haul. We are all shocked and saddened by this terrible event, but the love is strong. THIS is why I love this little town!!!!
The second fundraiser was held at John Gray's Mother In Laws on the beach, where musicians played, donating their time, a percentage of the food money was donated, and 2 raffles were held for dinners at either Hola Asia or any of John Grays restaurants. In addition, everyone put money in a collection pot. Thanks to Cat and John Gray for their generous support.
You may recognize these musicians - they are the house band for the Cantina Bistro, on Rojo Gomez. Wonderful guitar and singing.
The 3rd fundraiser was in the evening, held in the town square, and hosted by Bara Bara, a local bar, and Anuncia's, the coffee bar. Every musician known to PM made an appearance, played some music, and the donation pot made its rounds many times. It was a very warm night, and I have never seen so many people crowding the town square. Everyone donated - including generous tourists who had just arrived and learned of the tragedy.
Today there is a memorial for Danny on the beach in Puerto Morelos.
The second fundraiser was held at John Gray's Mother In Laws on the beach, where musicians played, donating their time, a percentage of the food money was donated, and 2 raffles were held for dinners at either Hola Asia or any of John Grays restaurants. In addition, everyone put money in a collection pot. Thanks to Cat and John Gray for their generous support.
You may recognize these musicians - they are the house band for the Cantina Bistro, on Rojo Gomez. Wonderful guitar and singing.
The 3rd fundraiser was in the evening, held in the town square, and hosted by Bara Bara, a local bar, and Anuncia's, the coffee bar. Every musician known to PM made an appearance, played some music, and the donation pot made its rounds many times. It was a very warm night, and I have never seen so many people crowding the town square. Everyone donated - including generous tourists who had just arrived and learned of the tragedy.Today there is a memorial for Danny on the beach in Puerto Morelos.
