Dar Bjorn Raises Record €1.78 Million in Annual Telethon
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In brief
- The annual fund-raising telethon for Dar Bjorn collected €1,782,136 in public donations.
- Funds raised will go towards supporting existing care homes and specialist neurological services.
- The total marks another record sum collected during the annual televised marathon.
The annual fund-raising marathon in aid of Dar Bjorn concluded with a record total of €1,782,136 collected in public donations.
The telethon, broadcast across local television stations, saw widespread public participation as donors contributed towards the ongoing care of individuals suffering from ALS, MS, and other severe neurological conditions.
The funds collected will support the operational and medical running costs of Dar Bjorn facilities in Qormi and Żebbuġ, providing specialised 24-hour nursing and therapy services free of charge to residents.
Organisers thanked the Maltese and Gozitan public, volunteers, and corporate contributors for their generosity throughout the broadcast.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. All outlets reported the fund-raising total consistently with positive and straightforward coverage.