A large flotilla of boats, large and small, dotted Grand Harbour this morning at the start of a 'solidarity cruise' to Bugibba.

The activity was a fund-raising event organised by the Community Chest Fund.

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca boarded one of the boats in Vittoriosa and later addressed participants in Bugibba.

She thanked them for their contribution, pointing ouf that the Community Chest Funds needs in excess of €250,000 a month to help those most in need, particularly cancer patients.

Some 200 boats were entered for the event.

Photo - Darrin Zammit Lupi

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