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Events 42 maltatoday, Sunday, 31 auguSt 2014 Hospice Malta Children's Summer Club receives HSBC Malta Foundation's support The Hospice Malta is again holding its annual Children's Summer Club with the support of HSBC Malta Foundation. Children between the ages of four and twelve years are par- ticipating in a 5-week programme under the guidance of Hospice Malta social worker Ms Gloria Spiteri and will be assisted by a group of volun- teers. The Hospice Malta Children's Sum- mer Club 2014 offers care and sup- port to children with family members or guardians who are receiving Hos- pice Malta's services. The club holds twice weekly outings in the morning and the children participate in vari- ous activities such as swimming, fun parks, cinema, cultural visits and craft sessions. "The Children's Summer Club is now in its 15th year. It provides res- pite to families and at the same time children enjoy educational activities and socialise with others in a fun and friendly environment. This is made possible with the help of our dedi- cated volunteers who accompany the group and thanks to HSBC Malta Foundation's renewed support," said Ms Spiteri. HSBC Malta Foundation spokesperson expressed appreciation to Hospice Malta, saying: "Hospice Malta is doing extraordinary work with patients and their families. The children's club is a good example of Hospice Malta's success at providing holistic support with the entire fam- ily in mind". Hospice Malta is a voluntary, 'non- profit' organisation that offers pal- liative care for persons with cancer, motor neurone disease, end-stage renal and respiratory diseases, and heart failure. Hospice Malta cares for over 900 patients and their families every year. Further details regard- ing Hospice services can be obtained through the website www.hospice- malta.org. (from left) HSBC Malta Foundation's representatives Glenn Bugeja and Astrid Micallef Saliba presenting the sponsorship to Hospice Malta General Manager Kenneth Delia and Care Services Manager Anna Zammit during a Children's Club craft session. Absolut Elyx sets the bar for the luxury vodka category Absolut Elyx, the new luxury vodka from Absolut, has recently been launched in Malta by FBIC Ltd during a special event at the Club Lounge at Haywharf. A selected audience had the op- portunity of being introduced to the exquisite taste of this unique vodka, served on the rocks as well as in the most delicious Absolut Elyx cock- tails, prepared with perfection and an eye for detail. A musical set by DJ Toby enhanced the delightful atmosphere at Hay- wharf, while a special guest perform- ance by Ira Losco added an excep- tional touch to a relaxed, exclusive evening. Pierre Stafrace, General Manager of FBIC ltd, remarked that 'Over the past few years, we have seen a wave of super-premium vodkas that have been mostly about image. Absolut Elyx is something different; it's a unique combination of traditional handcraft, copper distillation and cutting-edge design, produced by the makers of one of the best and most iconic vodkas in the world.' Absolut Elyx is available in distinc- tive 70cl and 4.5litre bottles in key bars and clubs throughout Malta as well as at Farsonsdirect in Mriehel. GasanMamo Insurance helps safeguard teens when driving Turning 18 is an exciting time for anyone and represents a number of things to most people; more free- dom, the right to vote and the op- portunity to get a car and drive off. While the excitement for teens in- creases as cars are researched and lessons booked, the same cannot be said about the parents who will be looking for new ways to keep their children safe when driving. With several crashes involving 18 to 24 year olds caused by speeding GasanMamo has recently launched a new scheme, where drivers who fall in the 18 to 24 age bracket can install a telematics device in their car,which records the speed and distance covered by the vehicle and get a 65% discount on their car in- surance. The information obtained by the device will be used to score driving performance and all a driver needs to do is to maintain a healthy score by driving cautiously and in return obtain the independence and free- dom of having their car insurance in their own names whilst earning their own no claims discount from day one and giving peace of mind to parents who worry that their chil- dren are not driving safely. Further information on the scheme can be obtained by visiting www.boosh.com.mt or one of Gas- anMamo's branches across Malta and Gozo. Your first click of the daY www.maltatoday.com.mt On 8 August 2014, Hilton Malta hosted a fund raising BBQ in aid of the Lifecycle Challenge 2014 to Japan. Seen here is Matthew Mullan, GM Hilton Malta (right), handing over a cheque for €3,300 to Charles Vella, on behalf of Lifecycle Challenge 2014.