Rijeka University Foundation and the Metis company organized a fundraising picture auction for the fourth time.

The auction was held on Thursday, December 1st at the popular Rijeka Restaurant Konoba Tarsa. Over 40 artists donated their paintings which were auctioned for record amount of 106,920 HRK (approx. 15.000 EUR).

Part of the income will be used for the Foundation's activities in financing various students' projects. Funds will also be donated to the Slava Raškaj Day Care and Rehabilitation Center which is providing day care and education for 140 children with hearing and speech impairment and Rijeka Rehabilitation Center which is taking care of persons with physical disabilities.