€5,760,295 has been raised in donations for the 2024 edition of L-Istrina. The event got underway at midday yesterday at the Kirkop Sports Complex and at the entrance to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, Gozo. [1]
The day after Christmas is now synonymous with this annual charity fundraising 12-hour telethon, which last year raised €5,214,134
In a message on social media the organisers said, “yesterday, we witnessed the heart of a nation. You picked up the phone. You showed up. You gave with love. Because of you, lives will be changed, and hope will live on.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in L-Istrina. Thank you for 30 years of kindness.
“And thank you for reminding us that L-istrina is truly an event of love.”
Istrina is held to raise money in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund, to be used for those who are less fortunate.
Photo: L-Istrina Facebook