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TDM Hands On! - the subsidiary organization to TDM 2000 Malta, which exclusively takes care of charity and voluntary work - has recently embarked on its second Voluntary Project since its establishment in January of last year.

The first project handled by TDM Hands On! "Work Out: Promoting Exercise for All", coordinated by Ms Paula Selvagi, sought to renovate and refurbish the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Gym at Id-Dar tal-Providenza, and was complete within 9 months. An Official Opening Ceremony was held and attended by the Hon. Dolores Cristina, Minister for the Family & Social Solidarity.

This year, TDM Hands On! has amplified its ambitions and set higher goals in their second project entitled "Reaching for the Stars: All Children have a Right to Play", aiming to reconstruct the grounds at ?Dar Sagra Familja Institute' in Zabbar, in the hope that the children of the Institute can finally benefit from a safe, outdoor play area, where they can play freely to their hearts' content.

"The route of TDM Hands On! is friendship complemented by dedication and teamwork", explained Ms Francesca Agius-Vadala', Project Co-Ordinator for TDM Hands On! "The main aim is to engage volunteers in sheer fun of what really matters; coupled with respect for the less fortunate."

The estimated cost of the project is Lm45,000 which includes expenses of:
- Structural works in the road close-by
- Paving of the Playground itself
- Provision of Playing equipment
and much more.

Therefore, TDM Hands On! has been organizing a series of fund-raising events in order to aid in the collection of these funds. Upcoming activities include a Car Treasure Hunt on Sunday, 15 April at 2pm at the Luxol Grounds, St. Andrews. Prizes to be won include Weekend Breaks, Complementary Meals, hampers and much more.

For more information on TDM 2000 Malta and TDM Hands On!, or if you would like to sponsor this project kindly contact Mr. Duncan Muscat on 7978 7675 or Francesca Agius-Vadala' on 9945 4293; or visit the TDM 2000 Malta website www.tdm2000malta.org