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Don’t Get Your Heart Broken On Valentine’s Day – Marigold Foundation

Don’t Get Your Heart Broken On Valentine’s Day - Marigold Foundation
Feb 15 2024 Share

For the third year running and on its 10th Anniversary on Saint Valentine’s Day, The Marigold Foundation embarked on an educational campaign on prevention and heart health.

This year’s Cardiac Awareness Campaign aims to educate the general public about the difference between a heart attack and a heart failure. This was said by Mr. Robert Xuereb, Chairman and Consultant at the Cardiology Department and Honorary Member of the Board of The Marigold Foundation who emphasized the importance of taking care of our heart’s health as well as being attentive to symptoms that can help us to notice at the right time and what we can do as a treatment.

Michelle Muscat Founder and Chair of The Marigold Foundation said that on this particular day when the Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary since its founding, the pillars of The Marigold Foundation that of health, social and education, remain as its fulcrum and are all being addressed in this campaign.

Michelle Muscat said that The Marigold Foundation believes in the advancement of every citizen in this country and in improving everyone’s life through knowledge, education and support services so that it is ensured that the Sustainable Development Goals supported by the United Nations are met through the hard work of voluntary organizations such as The Marigold Foundation.

Addressing this occasion was Dr. Alice May Moore, Cardiology Resident Specialist, lead in Cardio-Oncology and Sheldon Attard and Janet Caruana – Heart Failure Nurses, who spoke in more detail about the symptoms of a heart failure and what one can do to be healthier and prevent it.

Spread throughout the day along Republic Street, this year’s edition was animated by impromtu music and dancing with the general public by Yada Dance Company, Swing Island Malta and Saxaphonist Daniel Plata. Dancing and Red apples were offered to passers by encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

The campaign is organised by The Marigold Foundation in collaboration with the Cardiac Unit at Mater Dei Hospital and with the support of the Archeology Museum, Teatru Cafe.

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Moulin Rouge Musical Cast Shout Out Maltese Talent

Moulin Rouge Musical Cast Shout Out Maltese Talent
Feb 15 2024 Share

Ahead of the beginning of the Brillanti Musicals Quarter Finals, the cast of Moulin Rouge The Musical gave a shout out to the local talent competing for a spot in the semifinals tonight!

The Moulin Rouge is a well known musical based on the 2001 film of the same name by Bay Luhrmann. 

 

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This is yet another instance of support for Maltese talent by renowned musical giants in the industry as the Maltese talent show strikes a chord with international audiences for its professionalism and talent-spotlighting. 

The quarter finals kick off today at 8:30pm on ONE as contestants start to inch their way closer to the title of Brillanti. But there’s still a long way to go, and it’s all about to get more intense from here on out. 

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American Tourist Dies After Falling Off Cruise In Grand Harbour

American Tourist Dies After Falling Off Cruise In Grand Harbour
Feb 14 2024 Share

A 72 year old American man unfortunately lost his life after he fell off a passenger cruise ship into the sea.

The accident happened at around 1700hrs, when the ship was berthed in the Grand Harbour, Valletta. 

Preliminary investigations showed that the victim was a passenger on the same ship. 

He was given preliminary aid by a medical team and transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further aid. 

Unfortunately, he was later certified dead moments later. An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing. 

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Lots Of Valentine’s Day Love For Shelter Dogs

Lots Of Valentine's Day Love For Shelter Dogs
Feb 14 2024 Share

The Association for Abandoned Animals posted an adorable set of photos expressing love for the four legged friends they care for at the shelter. 

The dogs were photographed with the many volunteers working at the shelter and the visitors there. 

These adorable pawed friends are all looking for a forever home, ready to give unconditional love to the human that vows to love them forever. 

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