Ethiopian marathon for charity

Gozitan athlete Saviour Borg is taking part in a marathon, in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, in September. The marathon is being held of in aid of children who are suffering from leprosy or those having a relative with leprosy.

Sponsors include Toyota, Powerade, Arrigo group, MacDonald's, St Michael Foundation, Attard and Co, World Express and Emirates.

Mr Borg, who will be paying all travelling expenses himself, has already participated in 19 marathons around the world, including Syracuse, Florence, London, Amsterdam, Boston, New York, Rotterdam, Paris, Berlin, Majorca, Newcastle and Budapest. He was also voted Gozitan Sportsman of the Year three times.

The Ethiopian event was officially announced last May at Mellieha Danish Village, where Gesu fil-Proxxmu Missionary Group secretary Dr John Debono presented Mr Borg with a t-shirt to wear at the marathon.

The Gesu fil-Proxxmu Missionary Group aims to help children suffering from leprosy in Ethiopia. The group has moved these children out from the cemetery they were living in, into a home with water and electricity. People suffering from leprosy are unable to have direct contact with others. Therefore a school is being built specifically for such children in Ethopia. However, works were stopped five years ago due to financial difficulties. The school will provide children with a good education and the chance to eat together, meet their parents, receive medical treatment and other services.

Those wishing to contribute towards the movement's cause are to send a text message to 5061-8067 to donate Lm2; 5004-9523 to donate Lm3; 5004-9525 to donate Lm5 or 5004-9520 to donate Lm10.