By Press Release
The BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza is back with 53 hours of non-stop play in the home鈥檚 Si摹摹iewi car park. The 15th edition of the marathon will get under way, under the patronage of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, on July 18 at 6.30pm and end at midnight of July 20. Forty players, selected after six weeks of training, will form five teams. In a short address during the presentation of the players to the media, Mgr Martin Micallef, director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, said that this year the home is celebrating its 60th anniversary besides the 15th edition of this marathon. He spoke about the dire need of funds with which Id-Dar tal-Providenza can continue offering the services it currently offers to its 115 residents. He revealed that the home is in the process of opening more homes in the community and urged one and all to attend the marathon and support the players who 鈥渆nter this challenge with a lot of dedication and commitment鈥. Ernest Agius, BOV鈥檚 chief operations officer, said that the marathon is more than a game 鈥 鈥渋t is a testament to the power of unity鈥. 鈥淲hen sport meets solidarity, we build a stronger, more compassionate Malta. At BOV, we are proud to stand beside those who never stop believing in a just and better society.鈥 On the three evenings of the marathon, between 9pm and midnight, there will be live entertainment by local singers and bands on the main stage purposely built in the car park. Zone 5 will be performing on July 18, folk band Kantera on July 19 and the Spiteri Lucas Band on July 20. The public may make a donation by calling on the follwoing numbers: 5170 2012 for 鈧15; 5180 2013 for 鈧25; 5190 2070 for 鈧50; and 5130 2044 for 鈧100. The pledge line is 2146 3686. One can also send their donations via BOV Mobile banking, the BOV Mobile Pay 7932 4834 or PayPal, or make a donation online through the home鈥檚 bank accounts. For more information, visit www.sabihlitaghti.org.