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maltatoday, Wednesday, 18 november 2015 17 Events President's Solidarity Fun Run 2015 a resounding success "Seven years down the road, we keep being pleasantly surprised by the spectacular turnout and enthusiasm all round," said Ban- if CeO Joaquim F. Silva Pinto at the end of this year's President's Solidarity Fun Run. "Way back in 2009 we never expected the Fun Run to be- come one of the country's major solidarity events, but here we are again in a fantastic show of support to those in need. This is what Malta is all about!" Indeed, since its inception, the Fun Run has been emulated by many, and now walks and runs have be- come a mainstay in the country's annual calendar of fund raisers. Once again, thousands of walk- ers and runners streamed from Paola, Msida, Santa venera and a new Rabat route, converging at Bombi to enter St. George's Square in valletta under the fit- ting banner of 'One nation, One Heartbeat'. The President's Solidarity Fun Run has been supported by Banif Bank for seven con- secutive years and has kept growing in size and signifi- cance. Organised by the MCCF and Sport Malta in aid of L-Ist- rina, this year's edition took athletes' feedback on board and made the runners' route a longer one. As is custom- ary, personalities, vIPs and teams from companies and organisations joined the fray and created the festive atmos- phere that has become a key characteristic of the event. In keeping with their com- mitment, Banif employees and their families pitched in on the day and in the run up to the event. Chivas 12, Globe-Trotter collaborate on 'Made for Gentlemen' luxury collectibles CRAFTSMAnSHIP, generosity and a passion for travel are at the heart of the new collaboration be- tween British luxury brands Chi- vas Regal and Globe-Trotter. Renowned for handcrafting luxury luggage, Globe-Trotter has partnered with Chivas to design an exciting series of three collecti- bles for the whisky connoisseur and world traveller - the Chivas 12 'Made for Gentlemen' by Globe- Trotter limited edition gift tin, a limited run of Chivas 12 'Made for Gentlemen' by Globe-Trotter 20-inch Carry-on Cases and a made-on-request Chivas 12 'Made for Gentlemen' by Globe-Trotter Steamer Trunk. The Chivas 12 'Made for Gen- tlemen' by Globe-Trotter limited edition gift tin houses a bottle of Chivas 12 blended Scotch whisky and showcases a vibrant tale of in- ternational travel. Inspired by the tradition of applying stickers onto one's luggage to proudly showcase destinations visited, bespoke lug- gage stickers were hand-drawn by the British illustrator Andrew Davidson to celebrate iconic cities and adorn the contemporary tin design. A first from Globe-Trotter, the Chivas 12 'Made for Gentlemen' Carry-On Case is a 20-inch trol- ley case that has been crafted to suit the needs of the busy modern gentleman on short haul business trips and city breaks. Created to be stowed in the flight cabin of all international airlines, the 20-inch trolley case features a customised lining that elegantly intertwines a never-seen-before Globe-Trotter archive design with the Chivas iconic signifier. The sturdy burgundy vulcanised fibre- board case also features wooden handles, brush brass hardware and an internal leather plaque to mark the collaboration for posterity. Richard Black, Global Brand Director of Chivas Regal ex- plains: "We are delighted to be partnering with Globe-Trotter for the fourth stage of our Made for Gentlemen journey. There are many synergies in our values and approach to craft. Modern gentle- men are constantly on the lookout for authentic, stylish experiences and products wherever they are in the world and we believe the three limited editions we co-cre- ated with Globe-Trotter could be a passport to just these types of experiences." James Fisher, Global Marketing Director of Globe-Trotter, adds, "It was a compelling and enjoyable exchange of ideas with Chivas from the first creative session. We even discovered Chivas Master Blender Colin Scott has travelled the world with Globe-Trotter lug- gage for much of his forty-year career. "Pieces of Globe-Trotter luggage are travelling companions for life and frequently become heirlooms – wear and tear reflects the per- sonal journeys of their owners. We really enjoyed designing the three limited editions that elegantly showcase our crafts in one-off, contemporary ways." The launch event took place on the 28th October at Quarterdeck Bar, Hilton. The evening, organ- ized by Farsons Beverage Imports Company (FBIC) Ltd, importers and distributors of Chivas Regal in Malta, was a great success and in- cluded a prize draw for one of the limited edition Chivas 12 'Made for Gentlemen' Carry-On Cases. Chivas cocktails were served throughout the night and included the signature Chivas/Globe-Trot- ter cocktail, 'The Maximilian', to commemorate the collaboration. Diamonds International joins Montegrappa to provide luxury accessories for CHOGM M O n T e G R A P PA , Italy's oldest manu- facturer of fine writ- ing instruments, has been selected by Dia- monds International and CHOGM repre- sentatives to be the official purveyors of luxury accessories for the CHOGM Malta 2015 - the Common- wealth Heads of Gov- ernment Meeting that will be held between the 27 and 29 november 2015. Commemorating this special meeting, Diamonds International will supply Montegrappa pens, A4 document holders, notebooks and sterling silver pins. The pens cho- sen for this occasion are Fortuna rollerballs with palladium trim or rose gold trim. They have been personalised with the CHOGM lo- go on the top of the pen cap, and on the cap's band features CHOGM Malta 2015 wording on the oppo- site side to the Montegrappa logo. To enable attendees to record the minutes of their meetings, the doc- ument holders have been specially made for the occasion in black leather with red leather interior. The special notebooks are similar in colour, and both items share fea- tures with the current Montegrap- pa leather collection. Several types of pins have been produced for the event. They will include those for the Prime Minis- ters, for their wives or partners, for vIP guests and for a special sum- mit on immigration. All pins are numbered. Speaking about this occasion, Paul Fenech, Founder and Chair- man of Diamonds International said, "We are proud to have been chosen by the CHOGM 2015 rep- resentatives to provide accessories to such an important occasion in Malta, and we are honoured to ex- clusively represent the Montegrap- pa brand in Malta." President's Fun Run participants: the numbers amaze