More than €63,325 were collected by 7.45pm during the 13th edition of the Ohloq Tbissima marathon.
The marathon kicked off yesterday at noon and will carry on uninterrupted until tomorrow at midnight.
Among the visitors today were Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife Michelle, PN deputy leader Mario de Marco and shadow minister Paula Mifsud Bonnici.
Various features outlining the invaluable work being carried out in these missions are being shown from time to time.
Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so by calling 5160 2004 (€10), 5170 2007 (€15) or 5180 2009 (€25), or by sending an SMS on 5061 8099 (€4.66).
Donations may also be made online by on www.ohloqtbissima.com.