GBC Open Day raises £118,000 despite Covid-19 restrictions
GBC Open Day presenters Michael Beltran, Kelly-Anne Borge and Stefan Borge. Pic: GBC 17th December 2020
The GBC Open Day prevailed raising over £118,000 despite the difficult economic climate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The annual event had its challenges with the Radio Gibraltar roadshow cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Instead, the Radio Gibraltar team broadcast from the studio, clinching donations totalling £33,333.
After this GBC continued with its television programming and involved the community in its classic comedy skits, musical performances and raffles.
“Having raised over £118,000 during Open Day 2020 and climbing, I can only praise the ever-generous Gibraltarian public and businesses for supporting GBC yet again,” GBC CEO Gerard Teuma said.
Radio Gibraltar pulls in donations on GBC Open Day dampened by Covid
The new cash pipe for GBC Open Day outside Broadcasting House. Pic: Johnny Bugeja 16th December 2020
Despite getting off to a slow start, the annual GBC Open Day raised £33,333 through its Radio Gibraltar efforts on Wednesday.
The event had been impacted by Covid-19 as restrictions resulted in the Radio Gibraltar roadshow at the Piazza being cancelled. Instead, the team broadcast live from the studio.
This meant the Open Day has lost donations from passers-by, although it received some traction thanks to a new drive-by cash pipe introduced on the side of Broadcasting House.