Updated: Dar tal-Providenza charity marathon underway

More than €0.5 million were collected by 9pm in the annual fundraising marathon in aid of the 98 disabled residents of the Dar tal-Providenza. The event is organised by RTK 4 Charity, supported by APS Bank and some 500 volunteers who help put the event together. Visitors today are being treated to a guided tour to see ongoing and completed projects. The fundraising events include an art auction of work donated by 70 local and foreign artists. The auction is being held online at www.dartalprovidenzaauctions.com but people can bid by phone or by visiting the home. The catalogue can be seen on www.dartalprovidenza.org. Donations can be made at the home, RTK Studios in Blata l-Bajda, as well as by telephone or SMS. To make a donation of €10, call on 5160 2012, €15 on 5170 2013, €25 on 5180 2014, or send a text message on 5061 8922 for a donation of €7.