Xarabank raised €192,234 for Dar tal-Providenza during a special edition of the programme on PBS last night.
The programme, featuring impersonations by various personalities as well as other entertainment, was held as a fund-raising Volleyball Marathon got underway at the Siggiewi Home. The marathon was inaugurated by Anton Tabone, Acting President.
40 players intend to play volleyball for 56 hours, supported by an army of 150 other volunteers. People are being invited to visit the Home, where entertainment is being laid on.
Dar tal-Providenza needs €13,000 a day to operate.
A donation of €6.99 can be done via sms on 50618922. Donations of €10 can be done by phoning on 51602011, donations of €15 can be done by phoning on 51702012 while donations of €25 can be done on 51802013.
The marathon is being supported by Bank of Valletta.