How much money was exactly raised for the association?

€9,643.11 was raised in just an hour and a half.

What will the raised funds be used for?

The money will be used to purchase new textbooks for about 70 students, pay rent for about ten families in need, and stock warehouses with food and hygiene products.

Is this money part of the More ljubavi campaign?

No, although the campaign was discussed at the evening, the money goes directly to the association's account for regular activities because the More ljubavi campaign ended on June 20, 2026.

Who all participated in the humanitarian effort?

Visitors, winemakers, chefs Antonio Brajković, Moris Vareško, Marko Lukež, and Igor Ivanović participated, and the program was hosted by singer Minea. It was also supported by numerous sponsors.

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Pula Shows Its Heart: €9,643 Raised

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The Giardino DiVino event concluded with a record donation for the Naš san njihov osmijeh association, with funds earmarked for textbooks and family support.

Summary

In Pula, €9,643.11 was raised for the Naš san njihov osmijeh association in a record hour and a half.
The money will be used for textbooks, rent payments, and food and hygiene supplies for families in need.
The donation was collected on the final day of the Giardino DiVino event with support from winemakers, chefs, and numerous sponsors.

The final day of the Giardino DiVino event in Pula turned into a true humanitarian celebration. In just an hour and a half, visitors and winemakers jointly raised €9,643.11 for the Naš san njihov osmijeh association. This amount, a record for the association, was collected through donation boxes and by winemakers forgoing their final earnings at the event.

Humanity in Action with Top Chefs and Wines

Luka Marčeta, organizer of the Vinski Park, did not hide his satisfaction with the turnout and atmosphere. "Vinski Park lasted 26 days, with 23 winemakers participating. We are very pleased, especially because visitors responded positively, and that was our goal - to make citizens happy," Marčeta stated.

Alongside a rich wine selection, visitors enjoyed delicacies prepared by renowned Croatian chefs Antonio Brajković, Moris Vareško, Marko Lukež, and Igor Ivanović. The entire program was hosted by singer Minea, and the donor evening was supported by numerous sponsors, including Svibanj Projekt, Vina Marčeta, Vina Roveria, PPD, Damijanić Distillery, Vina Trapan, Zagrebačka Frajla, and many others.

Record Amount for Everyday Needs

Organizer Damir Cimerman emphasized the importance of the event's humanitarian aspect. "We run humanitarian campaigns every year, most often during Advent; it's something that brings us joy. It's a great success now to have collected such an amount in record time, in just an hour and a half. Thanks to all the people, friends, and visitors who donated and opened their hearts," Cimerman said.

Igor Loparić, president of the Naš san njihov osmijeh association, clarified that the funds raised are not intended for the More ljubavi campaign, which ended on June 20, 2026, but will go directly to the association's account. "The More ljubavi campaign is active, and we talked about it at the donor evening; however, that campaign ended on June 20, and legally we cannot deposit money into that account. Instead, the funds will be transferred to the association's account and used for the daily activities we carry out throughout the year. We will buy new textbooks for about 70 students. Additionally, we have about ten families for whom we pay rent, and we will stock our warehouses with food and hygiene products. This amount is certainly a great boost and a wind at our backs," Loparić stated.

Beyond new textbooks and rent payments for families in need, the funds will also be used to stock warehouses with food and hygiene supplies, ensuring continuous support for those who need it most.