Successful bike marathon

On behalf of the 50-hour Bicycle Marathon of the Liċeo Ħamrun Kulleġġ San Ġorġ Preca, in collaboration with ALPS, we would like to thank all those who in one way or another helped us with the 2010 Marathon.

If success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds, then we definitely succeeded. For us, the marathon is more than collecting funds, it is part and parcel of our school. Through the marathon, we help students build more their self-esteem and build their self-confidence. It is an opportunity to show the whole community what we do throughout the year.

The marathon went also live on television and one could follow the wide variety of entertainment and shows from the comfort of their homes. All the stalls were run by the teachers and the students together and the general feeling was that of a professional environment which stood the test of a busy schedule.

Although the weekend was packed with various activities and the public was spoilt for choice, the Liċeo had a good turnout and in total we managed to collect €34,742 in aid of the Hospice Movement and Dar tal-Providenza. All the proceeds will be transformed into concrete projects with equipment for the Hospice Movement and the refurbishing of Villa Papa Giovanni forming part of Dar tal-Providenza.

A big thank you to all the sponsors, helpers, volunteers, teachers, students and their families.

If readers would like to donate they can send an SMS of €2.33 on 50617352.