The generous initiative by local artists to help send 15 boys from St Joseph’s Home to go on holiday, has reached its target.

The auction ran for a whole month and ended last Tuesday. Bids on various works of art raised over €8,000 and an additional €2,000 were donated by various generous benefactors.

“We are now right on target,” explained organiser Alison Bezzina.

“All we need is a little bit more funds to send a couple of carers and for the boys to have some spending money.”

An attempt to raise the rest of the funds will take place on Saturday during a Spinning Marathon at Living Well – Hilton Malta.

The marathon will consist of three consecutive spinning classes, starting at 8.15am, 9.30am and 10.45am.

The classes will be an hour-long each and will be team-taught by qualified spinning instructors Celine Fenech Adami, Tania Cluett and Suzanne Grima.

“Spinning is a special form of indoor cycling which has become very popular in Malta and all over the world,” explained the instructors.

“The marathon will carry a summer theme, including summer music and fresh gym décor. Spinners will also be treated to a free Gatorade, a power bar and a healthy good time.”

Participation in the spinning marathon is against a minimum donation of €5 per class, and members and non-members of Living Well Hilton are welcome to join.

For more information, call 2373 3401. Money donations can be made to APS Bank account no. 20000358238 or via SMS on 5061 8068 (€4.66), 5061 8911 (€6.99) or 5061 9205 (€11.65).