• The 9th edition of the Volleyball Marathon BOV Marigold is being held at the Dar tal-Providenza, in Siggiewi, which began on Friday, 30th June, and ends this evening.
     

    As is customary at this time of the year, the car park at the Home in Siggiewi has been transformed into a volleyball court and entertainment area for the annual fund-raising marathon, with the theme Sabiħ li Tagħti.

    Over 300 volunteers are dedicating their time and efforts to raise funds towards this cause. The players have been undergoing gruelling training regime for over two months, in spite of their commitments towards work and family.

    During the opening ceremony, Father Martin Micallef, the Director of Dar tal-Providenza, expressed his gratitude towards the general public for its constant support, which is the force that keeps the Home running. “We are humbled by the public’s support, tangible proof of which was given during last Friday’s broadcast of Xarabank when the sum of EUR355,353 was collected. This sum will be added to the donations received during this Marathon.” Father Martin highlighted the recent milestones in the Home’s development, including the state-of-the-art aqua therapy pool that has been inaugurated last year and is already integrated in the therapy of the residents, and the community homes in Siggiewi and Zurrieq, where residents are leading a more independent life as integral members of the community. He also mentioned the Home in Balluta and installation of five lifts as important projects lined up for the near future. In his intervention, he thanked the Marigold Foundation and Bank of Valletta for their ongoing support towards the Home.

    The marathon will run until Sunday 2nd July at the grounds of the Home itself. In addition to supporting the players who will be playing volleyball, visitors may enjoy some of Malta’s best talent. It is being aired live on television stations TVM, TVM2, NET TV and One TV.

    Contributions can be made by calling 51702012 for a €15 donation and 51802013 for a €25 donation. A donation of €6.99 can be made by sending a blank SMS to 50618944. BOV Mobile Pay subscribers may also make their donation to the following number 79324834. There is also a pledge line 2146 1537.

  • Ritratti: Id-Dar tal-Providenza