McDonald's has presented Lm9,423 to the Eden Foundation.
The money was raised during the McDonald's Malta World Children's Day programme of activities on November 18-19.
The cheque was presented by McDonald's managing director, Melo Hili to Robert Farrugia, Eden Foundation's marketing manager.
The Eden Foundation needs more than Lm820,000 a year to continue the good work started 13 years ago.
More that 54 per cent of the sum has to come from fund-raising activities and donations, Mr Farrugia explained.