€6,048,045 million – which is a new record – was raised during the l-Istrina 12-hour fundraising marathon held yesterday. Last year’s telethon raised €5,514,125 million.
This 19th edition of the telethon was held at Kirkop Sports Centre and shown live on local television stations, hosted by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.
The President thanked everyone for their generosity in raising this record amount.