Some 16,000 people this morning united to take part in the annual President's Fun Run in aid of the Community Chest Fund.

While the run proper left from San Anton Palace, walkers were given a choice of three routes - from Paola square, from Sta Venera and from the University, all converging in Blata l-Bajda to go to the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta as one unit.

Among those who took part in this year's show of solidarity were World Cup star Toto Schillaci and Francesco Mariottini, an Italian dancer from Italian television show Amici.

President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca walked from the University.

President Emeritus George Abela, who had launched the fun run six years ago, joined the runners from San Anton.

Participants were given a commemorative t-shirt and a bib, against a donation of €10. The walk was sponsored by Banif Bank.

 

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