A touching video clip of a man who lost his wife to cancer has provided the springboard for a fund-raising marathon in aid of Hospice Malta in Friday's edition of Xarabank. 

Jean Pierre Camilleri's wife Janet passed away two years and an online clip with his recollections has gone viral with over 160,000 views. 

"I've decided to tell my story to help people understand the way Hospice steps in moments of need," said Mr Camilleri, who will be among those answering phonecalls during the fund-raising marathon. 

Hospice Malta offers patient-centered palliative care, targetting the relief of pain and other physical symptoms, as well as emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual issues.

Hospice Malta assisted Mr Camilleri even after his wife passed away: "They kept offering their services after she did so we could cope with the loss. Their work is priceless."

To donate €25 call 51802024, to give €50 call 5190 2031 and for pledges call 2124 9200. To donate €6.99 send an SMS to 5061 8997/

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