ENZO Scafati kicked off his fundraising for Dementia Australia on Sunday with heartfelt songs performed on the stage of Bridgewater Hotel.
The former Inglewood publican launched his CD of special songs recorded to honour wife Ros who died two years ago after battling dementia.
He was joined by family and friends who combined to raise more than $2000 for the charity.
“They’re songs from the heart, songs Ros loved and tunes many people will know,” he said.
“I just hope we can raise some money for the foundation to assist in their work to find the cause of this horrible disease and save the lives of people we love”.
Ros was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 and her condition intensified three years later.
“It doesn’t matter how much I raise. I know it’s going to help,” he said as he took a break between brackets on Sunday.
Enzo’s CD was recorded in a Bendigo studio last year and is also being sold on a USB stick.
“I hope people enjoy the special songs that are oldies with lyrics always able to give joy and hope in tough times. The project is so special to me,” he said.