Lifecycle challenge team visit renal patients

Some 35 cyclists training for the annual HSBC Lifecycle Challenge recently visited patients receiving treatment at Mater Dei Hospital's renal unit.

The participants will cycle from Lourdes in France to Casablanca in Morocco between August 14 and 25 - 2,200 km in a bid to raise money to enhance treatment and services for renal patients.

The aim of this year's challenge is to raise enough money to give renal patients the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, accompanied by a Maltese renal team. The challenge, which this year marks its 10th anniversary, is supported by HSBC Life Assurance which donated €20,000 (Lm8,586) for renal patients at Mater Dei Hospital.

For donations: SMS €2.33 (Lm1) on 5061 7378, €6.99 (Lm3) on 5061 8927, and €11.65 (Lm5) on 5061 9219.

Cheques or postal orders may be sent to Life Cycle Organisation, c/o Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta. Direct transfers may be made to HSBC (Malta) account 061 198 792 050 or Bank of Valletta account 148 14 52 1017.