Philip Grima, spontaneously known among friends as Il-Makita, recently turned 60. His friends agreed to treat him to a surprise party at the Radisson Blu Resort Golden Sands. His daughter Ramona managed to drive him to the venue where, to his surprise, he was given a rousing welcome to the tune of Happy Birthday.
The jubilant atmosphere created the idea to make a collection in aid of Puttinu Cares, which was received with delight. While the collection was going on, an entrepreneur friend said he would double the sum collected.
This is what happened and €3,200 were raised during the party, which were then doubled to €6,400.