Thomas Smith Group is proud to announce its annual Christmas Charity Swim 2016 in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation. Now in its 18th year, this much-awaited annual event, held under the patronage of the Office of the President, will once again be held, off the pier by Independence Garden, Sliema on 18 December.

The public is encouraged to participate and raise as many funds as possible in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation. On the day, registration starts at 9.30am and the swim is to commence at 10.30am.

A registration form may be retrieved from the Thomas Smith Christmas Charity Swim Facebook page, by contacting Thomas Smith offices on 2205 8058 or by emailing [email protected]. Any contribution is welcome, however we urge family, friends and colleagues, help sponsor swimmers to raise €50 per participant prior to the swim.

In 2015, 320 swimmers participated in this noble event, collecting a total of €14,000 which was donated to the President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at San Anton Palace. Thomas Smith aims to collect even more funds this year and is once again encouraging more swimmers to brave the cold waters.

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.

For further information about this charitable event or for a copy of the registration form, phone Thomas Smith on 2205 8058, email [email protected] or follow the Thomas Smith Christmas Charity Swim Facebook page.