This year's elderly of the year award has been won by John Debono, a voluntary worker with Appogg since 2003.

He was presented with the award by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Care of the Elderly Mario Galea during a ceremony at The Palace in Valletta this evening, presided over by President George Abela

Back in 2003, Mr Debono had initiated Progett Tereza, a project through which used furniture and other items were collected from homes to be passed on to families in need.

The project is still ongoing and usually, Mr Debono meets these people personally, listening to their problems and offering his help.

Although a volunteer, Mr Debono always followed the agency's procedures and policies.

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