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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2015 News -\SS*VSV\Y=LYZPVU C: M: Y: K: 0 0 0 100 C: M: Y: K: 0 100 100 0 C: M: Y: K: 50 100 100 20 TUNA AQUAMED MFF Ltd. - Hangar, Triq it-Trunciera, Marsaxlokk MXK1522 T: 2247 5000 E: contact@ebcon.com.mt www.mff.com.mt Farmed in Maltese offshore waters and delivered to you with special attention to freshness and to the highest standards. LOOK FOR OUR QUALITY MARK IN YOUR SUPERMARKET, FISHMONGER OR RESTAURANT FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. EAT FRESH EAT HEALTHY ENJOY OUR SEA BREAM L-Istrina collects over a million in four hours in a bid to surpass €3.65 million record Annual L-Istrina charity telethon collects €1,121,900 by 3.45pm yesterday THE annual L-Istrina charity campaign was held yesterday, with a target to break last year's record of €3.65 million in dona- tions. The 17th edition of the telethon event kicked off at noon, with President Marie- Louise Coleiro Preca hailing the "generosity and solidarity unique to the Maltese peo- ple". Prime Minister Joseph Muscat expressed his appreciation for people who donate from the little that they have to a good cause, while Opposition leader Simon Busuttil called on the public to "act as one big fam- ily" to support those in need. Archbishop Charles Scicluna urged the public to "keep the tradition of love" alive in the country. The event – themed 'Faith, Hope and Charity' – is being held at the Cottonera Sports Complex. €1.12 million was collected by 3.45pm, including €150,000 from Bank of Valletta raised through the annual Istrina piggy bank campaign. €400,200 was raised through the auc- tioning of 75 Volvo cars that were used to transport leaders and diplomats during last month's Commonwealth and African mi- gration summits. By the time of going to print, the amount raised was up to €2,138,798. Proceeds from l-Istrina donations go to the Malta Community Chest Fund, a foun- dation operated by the Office of the Presi- dent that finances cancer treatment for people who cannot afford the costs. PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAY ATTARD President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca delivers a speech during yesterday's L-Istrina charity telethon