Wine writer Rebecca Gibb MW has organized a charity dinner and auction called the Mac My Day event, taking place on April 23, 2026, at Vintners’ Hall in London. This initiative comes from a deeply personal place, as Rebecca’s son, Mac, was diagnosed in 2022 with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe condition that leads to muscle degeneration and currently has no cure.
The event is designed to leverage the wine community’s generosity to raise funds aimed at advancing research into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It promises a night filled with exceptional wines donated by various members of the industry, alongside unique auction items that cannot be purchased anywhere else.
The core message of the dinner transcends glamour or prestige—it’s about showing care and solidarity within the community, rallying around those facing challenges. Rebecca’s belief is that the wine world would respond with warmth and compassion when called upon to support a worthy cause.
Among the auction lots are notable offerings such as a five-magnum lot from Domaine Clarence Dillon, a culinary experience with restaurant critic Tom Parker Bowles, and a luxurious stay at the Mont Cervin Palace hotel in Zermatt. The wines served during the event will include celebrated bottles like Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut and various high-end selections from Bordeaux and Australia.
This event underscores a commitment to turning a shared passion for wine into tangible action aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of those afflicted by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Rebecca invites others to join her for an evening that promises to be both special and significant in its mission.