The story of five-year-old Adreana who was diagnosed with cancer but is finally getting better will be one of the main features on this evening’s Xarabank, which will be collecting funds for Puttinu Cares.

Adreana is now getting better and returned to school last week.

Puttinu Cares president Victor Calvania said 80 per cent of children who had cancer were completely cured.

Young Adreana returned to school last week.

Many, however, required treatment in the UK and Puttinu Cares offered free accommodation.

Some had to go for treatment more than once in some cases spending more than six months abroad.

Young Amber Joy, for example, has already been to the UK 34 times for 17 operations. She is just four years old, programme presenter Peppe Azzopardi said.

Rene Zerafa, from Puttinu Cares, said the organisation’s flats were always full because the Puttinu Cares was helping not just children but also adults and not just those suffering from cancer but all who needed treatment in the UK.

Donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation can be made as follows:

• Fixed lines: 51702006 - €15; 51802008 - €25.

• SMS: 50618939 - €6.99.

One can also pledge €250 to buy a stone for the flats Puttinu will continue to build in central London, Mr Zerafa said.

The Puttinu Cares Foundation was set up in 2002 and began with an idea and a desire to offer a holistic approach to care for families with children suffering from cancer. Mr Calvagna and Mr Zerafa were the founders.

On average, 30 young Maltese patients travel to the UK for diagnosis or treatment each month. Puttinu Cares spends about €500,000 to help families with travelling and subsistence expenses.