More than 230 guests attended the Ronald McDonald House Charities (Malta)’s first fundraising dinner at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl tat-Targa, with all proceeds going to RMHC’s Learning Centre, which is currently being finished in Qawra. RMHC Malta is the local Chapter of the global Ronald McDonald House Charities network.

Covering an area of 360 square metres, the learning centre will host programmes to improve the health and well-being of children and teens facing life challenges related to poverty, disability and learning difficulties. In partnership with organisations like the Inspire Foundation and LEAP, RMHC Malta will run programmes to help children and young people and their families, including a life-skills development programme (ages 11 to 16) and a culinary therapy programme (ages 10 to 16).

At the event, guests enjoyed a exquisite meal with entertainment by talented singer song-writer Desi Campbell. RMHC Malta chairman Martin Xuereb presented some lucky guests with gifts drawn by lot as an expression of gratitude for their support.

Gifts included a Paul Carbonaro painting, a weekend stay at 10 Strait Street in Valletta, a hamper of wines from Charles Grech & Co, a magnum of Andreola prosecco courtesy of San Antonio Co Ltd, dinner for two at Paranga at Intercontinental Malta and an iPad from iSpot Apple Premium Reseller.

The event was also supported by Villa Arrigo, Desi Campbell, Fontanella Tea Garden, Magro Brothers, P. Cutajar and Co Ltd, General Soft Drinks and Le Meridien St Julian’s Hotel and Spa.

Vanessa Bajada, Elisa Tombion, Morgan Parnis and Debbie Pavia.

Max Lion, Fiona Hili, Claire Borg Cardona, Rosella Grima and David Stellini.

Stefan Cachia, Joe Aquilina, Joanna Ripard, Simon Attard Montalto and Martin Xuereb.