Members of the Franciscan Youth (GIFRA) of Hamrun are engaged in the organization of a 60-hour football Marathon. They are practically taking care of every detail that the marathon entails. The day begins with a Mass in the main area where the NGO stands are. Afterwards, visitors are being entertained in various ways. Other organizations are also giving a helping hand, including sponsors and local talented singers. During the marathon, children are being offered recreation through games, drawings and a large selection of music. The GIFRA members of Rabat are also participating in this event.

The “Puttinu Cares” is a childrens’ cancer support group, and operates from the Wonderland Ward in Saint Luke Hospital. The group’s main function is that of obtaining funds and other resources from various sponsors. Most members of the group have at one point or another taken part in fund-raising activities. The group also aims at creating more awareness regarding cancer in children, and tries to convince the public that cancer is not just a fearsome disease, but that, in fact, in most cases, cancer can be curable.