The annual Thomas Smith Christmas Charity Swim is back! Now in its 17th edition, the swim will this year be held on 27th December, off the pier in front of the Plough and Anchor Pub, Sliema.
The public is encouraged to participate and raise as many funds as possible in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund. Registration starts at 09.30hrs. H.E. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta, is expected to launch the Thomas Smith Christmas Charity swim at 10:30hrs..
In 2014, a total of €12,000 was collected and later donated to H.E. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca at San Anton Palace. Thomas Smith aims to collect even more funds this year, and would once again like to encourage swimmers to raise €50 per participant.
Those who cannot attend the event yet still wish to donate to this cause may do so by sending a blank SMS to 50618178 (€4.66) or 50619279 (€11.65); or via a bank transfer to the following account: HSBC Bank (Malta) plc, 32, Merchants Street, Valletta. Account No.: 033-080037-002; Swift Code: MMEBMTMT; IBAN No. : MT04MMEB44336000000033080037002.
Last year 252 swimmers participated in this noble event, and 299 took the plunge in 2013. The question is, how many will be braving the cold waters this year!?
For further information about this charitable event, or for a copy of the registration form, call Thomas Smith on 22 058 058, email [email protected] or follow the Thomas Smith Christmas Charity Swim facebook page.