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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2015 17 LAST month saw the launch of a national campaign to raise aware- ness on the dangers involved when driving under the influence of alcohol, with the aim to promote and encourage safer behaviour on our roads. This campaign, undertaken by Bay Radio and which also has the backing of Agenzija Sedqa, the national agency dedicated to pro- motion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to persons with alco- hol problems, Drink Aware Malta, Transport Malta and the Times of Malta, is also being supported by GasanMamo Insurance. With drink driving accounting for at least 13% of all road fatali- ties last year, there is no doubt that there is a great need for a real and effective campaign particularly with the younger generations. The #dontrisk campaign tackles this very present danger from a different perspective by bringing a positive message which is clear and simple: if you planning to go out and drink, make arrange- ments to avoid driving, whether that is using public transport, tak- ing a taxi or nominating a driver who will not drink. Taking the risk is just not worth it. GasanMamo's managing direc- tor; Julian Mamo said that the company was very keen to sup- port such a good initiative and one which can help educate younger people on a very present danger. "GasanMamo Insurance wel- comes and supports any oppor- tunity which will help make our roads safer for all" he added. For more information on this campaign visit www.dontrisk. com.mt, which includes informa- tion about the laws surrounding such matters, legal alcohol limits, as well as how alcohol affects driv- ing. The site also gives advice on how to stay safe on the road, along with alcohol free alternatives. Events HSBC Contact Centre raises money for Victim Support Malta THE halls of HSBC UK Con- tact Centre Malta (HBEU) were gripped by fragrances of cakes as hundreds of employees got busy asking each other whether they were baking or buying. All cakes were prepared by staff, who brought them in dozens and in various colours and shapes. A total of 30 sup- port staff members and 24 new recruits took part in the event and altogether raised more than €2,000 for NGO, Victim Support Malta (VSM). VSM provides support and assistance to victims of crime, such as thefts and burglaries, domestic violence, sexual as- sault, harassment, discrimina- tion, and cybercrime. All the services offered by VSM, in- cluding emotional support and legal information, are free of charge and with respect to privacy and confidentiality. VSM can be reached on 2122 8333. The HSBC UK Contact Centre Malta regularly organises various fundraising and awareness activi- ties to support the society it oper- ates in, while its staff frequently volunteer in the community. Established in 2006, the Centre has grown through the years with now more than 450 employees as- sisting UK customers. The centre has expanded its call types now also covering many different que- ry types. Exciting opportunities exist to join HSBC UK Call Centre Malta and be part of a great team. More information about these can be had at www.hsbc.com.mt/careers. An age neutral CV can be for- warded to malta.recruitment@ hsbc.com. GasanMamo Insurance supports radio campaign against drink driving 103,000 visit Fiera l-Kbira 103,000 visitors attended the second edition il-Fiera l-Kbira at MonteKristo Estate, a slight increase over last year's edi- tion. The Fiera l-Kbira came to an end yesterday evening with the presentation of the grand prize, a Citoren C4 Cactus, to it's win- ner - Ms. Alison Catania. The winning ticket was drawn by Jean Paul Sammut, CEO MonteKristo Estate in the pres- ence of notary public Analise Micallef and members of the general public who were invited to attend for the draw through the fair's PA system. Catania was immediately no- tified and asked to come to il- Fiera l-Kbira for a positive ID check by the notary and to be presented with the keys to the multi-award winning car. "I couldn't believe it, in fact I was convinced that it was a joke. But when I was greeted at the main entrance and asked to provide my ID card to the no- tary, I realised that it was true! I won a beautiful car! " said an emotional Catania. The Citroen C4 Cactus was the main prize of this year's Fiera l-Kbira, thanks to an ex- clusive agreement with Michael Attard Ltd. Two more winners, each win- ning an Air Malta f light to a top European destination were drawn. During all nights of il- Fiera L-Kbira, 2 persons won a f light each thanks to Britannia Tours. A total of 18 winners won Air Malta f lights to several destination throughout Fiera l- Kbira. The video of the draw and presentation can be viewed on the facebook page of il-Fiera l- Kbira. The managing team thanked all exhibitor and visitors for their trust and urged anyone having some form of feedback to contact the organisers through the Fiera l-Kbira facebook page (FieraKbira). MSV Life renews its support to San Blas drug rehabilitation facilities AS part of its corporate social re- sponsibility programme to help those members of the community going through challenging situ- ations, MSV Life, Malta's largest life insurer, renewed its support to San Blas Therapeutic Community in Zebbug. The beneficial relationship be- tween MSV and the Caritas-run rehabilitation centre for drug abusers at San Blas goes back to 2011 and since then the life insur- er has backed the centre with both financial and human resources for infrastructural improvements. This year, MSV's support will go towards the embellishment and refurbishment of the recently established female shelter which currently hosts some seven resi- dents. "As a company, and particularly as a life insurer, we feel it is our responsibility to share some of the community's commitment in helping people who fell victims to drug abuse to re-establish a clean and healthy life," said MSV Life CEO David G. Curmi. "It is encouraging to see Caritas's hard work and dedication give these people back their dignity." MSV Life p.l.c. is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Au- thority to carry on Long Term Business under the Insurance Business Act, 1998. From left - Norman Mifsud, David G. Curmi, Leonid Mackay, Angle Fenech and Marika Mizzi