Recently Air Malta supported the Malta Hospice Movement with a cash donation of €6,300. This amount, which was collected from Air Malta customers on board flights, will continue to assist the Movement in offering free palliative care services. The donation forms part of the airline’s activities and initiatives to commemorate its 35th anniversary and was presented by Mr Joe Fava, Air Malta’s Section Head Flight Services to Ms Antoinette Shah, Malta Hospice Movement’s General Manager.
Speaking during a short presentation Mr Fava said, “Air Malta and its employees have always been at the forefront of humanitarian and philanthropic assistance. On this occasion we particularly thank our passengers who year after year continue to show their support towards organisations such as the Malta Hospice Movement that directly help people in need. Special thanks go to our cabin crew who have collected the money during flights and to Airest Malta, Air Malta’s Catering provider. We are proud of our assistance to this non-profit, voluntary organisation. Through our ‘Committed to the Community’ initiative the airline has over the years donated thousands of Euros to organisations that assist various sectors of the Maltese society.”
Commenting during the presentation Ms Shah said, “Donations give us hope and encourage us to continue in our mission to assist those needing a helping hand. The Malta Hospice Movement continuously strives to raise awareness of the needs of the organisation, as it could not operate without the help of the public. Today we are caring for more than 650 patients which come from all walks of life. We are delighted that Air Malta and Airest Malta assisted us in this campaign. This donation by Air Malta customers will give us a good boost to help us in our constant efforts to improve the lives of our patients and their families.”