OPR- Thursday, 29th July 2004 - Valletta

The President of Malta, H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami and Mrs. Fenech Adami, presented various donations to philanthropic associations and individuals, on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund. The donations consisting in financial aid, specialized apparatus and white goods, totaled the sum of Lm47,932.

During the presentation, 11 philanthropic associations benefited from these donations, namely, Betanja Frangiskana, Dar il-Kaptan, Fra Diego Home, Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem, Grupp ghat-Tielet Dinja, Half-way House, Merhba Bik, Museum Bniet Dingli, Razzett tal-Hbiberija, Richmond Foundation and Sisters of Charity.

162 individuals benefited from donations totaling Lm39,603. Of these Lm24,267 went toward procuring special apparatus such as specialised wheelchairs, beds and hoists.