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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 MARCH 2020 10 COMMERCIAL LifeCycle Foundation dedicates a whole month to kidney health LIFECYCLE (Malta) Foundation is mark- ing World Kidney Day, celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March, this year being 12th March, by dedicat- ing a whole month to raising awareness on the importance of kidney health for everyone. Alan Curry, the Founder of LifeCycle Challenge, which every year organises a daring cycle challenge to raise funds for kidney patients in Malta, said: "Keep- ing in mind this meaningful day and also the fact that the whole month of March is dedicated internationally to kidney health, our LifeCyclists chal- lenge themselves, every year in different countries on difficult terrains in tough conditions, to create awareness about prevention, risk factors and awareness about how to live with kidney disease." Members of the Nescafé LifeCycle Challenge 2020 will be taking part in various events hosted by the Transplant Support Group, including a fun walk starting from Tigné Point at 10:00hrs to Valletta on Sunday 15th March 2020, as well as visiting patients at the Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital. As part of 2020 Video Awareness Campaign, Li- feCycle is launching new videos on its Nescafé LifeCycle Challenge Facebook page. A number of transplant recip- ients and donors will be giving their life experiences as well as medical staff from the Renal Unit speak about the importance of prevention and key risk factors for chronic kidney disease. LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation, the on- ly NGO raising money to support renal patients, works hand in hand with the Renal Unit medical staff at Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta's kidney disease research team through the University's Research Trust (RIDT). In addition, LifeCycle Foundation gen- erates awareness about Organ Trans- plants in Malta. "Awareness raising campaign like ours need to expand its reach to be effective in fulfilling our mission. We depend on the generosity of the public to be able to do more and help people living with kidney failure," added Alan Curry. Donations for the Nescafé LifeCycle Challenge 2020 can be made by Revo- lut on 99329101, by PayPal on this link: https://buff.ly/35g17CC and via sms: 5061 7370 = €2.33; 5061 8920 = €6.99; 5061 9229 = €11.65; or via a call to 5160 2020 = €10, 5170 2005 = €15; and 5180 2006 = €25. Bank details are Swift code VALL- MTMT, IBAN number MT 18 VALL 22013000000014814521017, Bank name Bank of Valletta, Account num- ber 14814521017. More information about kidney health awareness and Nescafé LifeCycle Chal- lenge can be found on https://www. facebook.com/pg/LifeCycleChallenge/ videos/?ref=page_internal or by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L- B u S L i e 1 w j E & l i s t = P L j r 1 _ b R 6 p o - mZqeuaZrxnrB3k45RFxYQMw InterContinental Malta opens new outlet The Brass Bar THE Bars Team at InterConti- nental Malta are continuously seeking ways to push boundaries and challenge the beverage cul- ture status quo localy. The ho- tel's latest venture is the opening of The Brass Bar, found in the hotel's lobby area. When entering the bar ar- ea one is awestruck by the jaw-dropping bar backdrop stocked with priceless bottles of the finest spirits, all tended to by the award-winning bars team. Here the team, have pre- pared a menu with a wide se- lection of hot chocolates, cof- fees and classic cocktails given a unique and classy twist. 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These measures include avoiding non-essential em- ployee travel and restricting travel entirely to or from the most affected areas; ensur- ing that employees returning from any of the most affected areas, or anyone who has been in contact with a person who travelled to an affected area is asked to work from home. The measures require em- ployees to ensure they follow best practice hygiene guide- lines, including frequent wash- ing of hands with water and soap or an antibacterial gel. Hand disinfectants and alco- hol wipes were provided by the Bank to further facilitate high hygiene levels at all times. In addition the measures in- clude the postponing of train- ing courses and other big events organised by the bank, or holding them remotely, as well as encouraging employ- ees to work remotely to ensure business continuity and protect the health and safety of clients, employees and guests. The advice from health ex- perts is that avoiding non-es- sential contact is one way of preventing the spread of the virus, and thus we want to encourage our customers to make greater use of our on- line services. MeDirect Wealth Support team can be reached on (+356) 2557 4400 or on cus- tomerservice@medirect.com. mt, and remain available to as- sist clients with any queries. The bank will continue to li- aise with authorities to ensure that it is following best possible advice and guidance.