THE PRESIDENT OF MALTA PRESENTS DONATION TO THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION FUND ON BEHALF OF THE MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND

THE PRESIDENT OF MALTA PRESENTS DONATION TO THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION FUND ON BEHALF OF THE MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND

H.E. Prof. Guido de Marco, President of Malta, this morning presented a cheque for Lm1,000 to the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

The cheque is an annual donation which the Malta Community Chest Fund makes to this organisation and this year it will go towards the acquisition of a van.

Presenting the cheque to the PHRF's president Mrs Georgia Tabone, Prof. de Marco praised the work carried out by the organisation and thanked Mrs Tabone and her team for their kindness and generosity towards persons with disabilities.

The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund was established in 1946 after an outbreak of polio in Malta and the centre in Corradino was built in 1964. Today its activities have grown as it assists persons with disabilities to be inserted in society, through sports and work opportunities.

Earlier this month, the President presented a cheque for Lm1,500 on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund to the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters in Victoria, Gozo. The donation will assist the Carmelite Sisters in the construction of an old people's home.

10.07.2000