Calypso Radio’s 35-Hour Live Marathon in Aid of Puttinu Care

📅 Saturday, 18th October at 9:00 AM – Sunday, 19th October at 8:00 PM
📍 Calypso Radio Studios, Luqa

Station Manager and presenter Gordon Pace will go live for 35 hours non-stop, all in aid of Puttinu Cares.

For over 20 years, Puttinu Cares has supported Maltese and Gozitan patients traveling to the UK for treatment. Today, they offer 20 free apartments in Sutton and are expanding with 29 more in Central London, just a 10-minute walk from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

This new building—named after the late Dr. Victor Calvagna—will provide a total of 49 free apartments for families in need. To complete this project, Puttinu must refurbish the building and has also applied to add another floor to accommodate even more families.

We aim to raise €22,500, enough to fully furnish one apartment.

Breakdown of costs:

• Kitchen: €10,000
• 2 Bedrooms: €5,000 each
• Bathroom: €2,500

Listeners are welcome to:

• Visit our studio in Luqa during the marathon to meet the team and make a donation in person.
• Call the contact numbers provided during the event to donate.

• A variety of music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, plus the Maltese scene and Italian classics.
• Fun games with our presenters.
• Insights from Angele and Puttinu Cares on how donations are being used.
• Success stories from families who have been supported over the years.

Let’s Make Broadcasting History Together!

During the Marathon, Calypso Radio listeners will have the chance to be part of a national first!

We’re inviting YOU to call in live on air as we aim to set a record for the highest number of listeners calling in within one hour.

Let's all enter the record books together and be part of this historic moment!

When: Saturday 18th October

Time: 9pm - 10pm
Phone number will be broadcast during the marathon (standard phone line)

During this marathon, the Holy Rosary will be broadcast live from the beautiful Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces in Żabbar at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, 19th October 2025, and everyone is welcome to participate.

The Sanctuary is a special place of comfort and hope for many across Malta. People have long turned to Our Lady of Graces in moments of struggle, finding strength and peace through her intercession. We invite you to join us in this heartfelt moment of unity and prayer.

 One voice. 35 hours. Let’s help Puttinu Cares give families a home away from home.

📌 VO Number: VO/0087