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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 17 A resounding message of soli- darity was sent through the collaborative event One for All, All for One, which was held this weekend in Smart City to sup- port three worthy charitable causes. The event, a fashion show fol- lowed by live music and DJs, was the brainchild of Nadine Busut- til and Pat Tabone, who decided to dedicate their summer to help raise funds for children in need. "We felt that it would not only be useful to raise funds to help our local voluntary causes, but also bring together different or- ganisations to work as a team, for each other, as a message of solidarity through collabora- tion" explained Nadine, who has organised similar successful charitable events in the past. "The event would not have been possible without everyone's in- put, including the sponsors, who really came through and sup- ported us in a big way. We are indebted to everyone who volun- teered their time, resources and money to make this a success, especially the 550 people that turned up on the night" said Pa- tricia, who also put in hundreds of voluntary hours with Nadine to ensure the night was well or- ganised and a great event for all involved. The three beneficiaries of the event included Inspire, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Ra1se. The representatives of these organi- sations are friends and have col- laborated in the past. They all confirmed that working together is important. "Whilst we all have our dedi- cated causes that we support, it is important that voluntary organisations share opportuni- ties, knowledge and experiences together. It is the only way we can truly strengthen civil soci- ety", Julian, Josette and Nathan agreed. The event raised in excess of €35,000 thanks to the help of sponsors, benefactors and the people who attended. Funds where raised through the entry ticket donation and through a successful raff le, which featured prizes entirely donated by ben- efactors. The organisers would like to thank the main Sponsors for the event which are Tower Su- permarket, GS Superstore and Roseberry as well as Demajo Wines and Spirits who spon- sored the fashion show and last but certainly not int the least Island Caterers for all their sup- port, dedication and energy. Events YOUR FIRST CLICK OF THE DAY www.maltatoday.com.mt Jacob's Creek BBQ at Essence, Radission Blu Resort FARSONS Beverage Imports Company (FBIC) Limited recent- ly hosted the Jacob's Creek BBQ at Radisson Blu Resort's top res- taurant, Essence. Jacob's Creek is one of the most well-known, trusted and enjoyed Australian wine brands around the world. It delivers fresh, elegant and great tasting wines that show true va- rietal character, which perfectly matched the food served in the relaxed atmosphere on the Es- sence terrace. Guests kicked off with a Jacob's Creek bubbly Chardonnay-Pinot Noir and a selection of bite-size salads. Essence's chefs then thrilled the crowd with fresh tuna carving and live BBQ cook- ing which included rib eye with fresh rosemary, balsamic and mint marinated lamb chops, jacket potatoes with sour cream and more. All this paired with Jacob's Creek 's Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Shiraz Reserve. Jacob's Creek wines are proud- ly imported, marketed and dis- tributed by FBIC, a member of The Farsons Group. Over €35,000 raised for charity through One for All, All for One event Over €35,000 raised for charity through One for All, All for One event MORE than 50 HSBC employees swam, cycled, ran and walked their way from Gozo to Dar Merhba Bik in Balzan today. The annual triathlon is or- ganised by the bank 's Sports and Social Committee, in con- junction with the HSBC Malta Foundation, and this year, raised funds exclusively for Dar Merhba Bik - a shelter home for women. The participants kicked off from Ta' Kerċem for a 10km run to Mġarr, with some opting for a shorter 5km trail from Xewkija. The run was followed by a 5km swim in Mellieħa, from where a 50km bike ride brought the participants to Balzan, to end the event with a final walk and a kid 's bike ride.