H.E. THE PRESIDENT
AND MRS. FENECH ADAMI PRESENT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE MALTA
COMMUNITY CHEST FUND
·17
Philanthropic Associations were presented with a total of Lm10,524 ·156
individuals were presented with Lm29,676, out of which Lm15,764 in help for
specialised apparatus ·Total
sum presented was that of Lm40,200
The
President of Malta, H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami and Mrs. Fenech Adami,
today presented, on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund, various
donations to philanthropic associations and individuals. The donations,
consisting of financial aid, specialised apparatus and white goods,
totalled the sum of Lm40,200.
17
philanthropic associations received a total of Lm10,524, namely,Agenzija Sapport, Coeliac Association Malta, Franciscan
Missionaries of Mary, Ghaqda Dilettanti Mudelli ta` Knejjes, Ghaqda
Nazzjonali Genituri ta` Persuni b’Dizabilita`, Ghaqda Zjarat
lill-Morda fl-Isptarijiet, Hbieb Agenzija Sapport, Kunsill Malti
tal-Persuni b’Dizabilita`, Kunsill Socjo-Religjuz ta` Hal Farrug, The
Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paule, Maltese Society for
Transportation of the Sick to Lourdes, Mental Health Association, Merbha
Bik, Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, Osanna Pia, Porziuncola Retreat
House and St. Joseph Home.
156
individuals benefited from donations totalling Lm29,676. Of these,
Lm15,764 went towards procuring specialised apparatus including
specialised wheelchairs, nebulisers, special buggies and beds and
hoists.
President
Fenech Adami said that for many years, the Community Chest Fund and the
many voluntary workers have been treasuring the value of altruism.He stated that the work of the MCCF and of the philanthropic
institutions which are fully dedicated to those in need is an expression
of solidarity “which is the main characteristic of the Maltese nation,
a nation that is generous, a nation that recognizes the importance of
living in a unified community.”
