Motor Exhibition Set To Help Fight Cancer In Malta
Photos: Late Night Vintage Cruise
Calling all gearheads, bikers and car clubs! The biggest Maltese automobile event of the season is less than a month away, and now is your chance to get in on the ground floor.
Motorfest In Aid of Istrina is a charity event set up by Susanne Fenech, her partner Gilbert Abela and her son, to raise money for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF). The trio also have a lot of help from Dan Borg, who is himself very much into bikes. The event hopes to showcase all of Malta’s mechanical mastery by gathering every motor club under one roof. So if you’ve got even a passing interest in cars or bikes, you’ve got to check this place out.
Photo by Jesmond Zahra
“It all started last year after my mother lost her very short yet fierce battle with cancer,” Mrs. Fenech told Lovin Malta. “We were told that there was a particular therapy that could increase her chances of survival, but we had to buy it ourselves as it was and is not covered by the government health scheme. It was €7,000 + €18,000 per month. We bought the first set of treatment, but then MCCFF approved her request for assistance and they started buying it for her.”
Unfortunately Mrs.Fenech’s mother passed away from the advanced stages of her cancer. But the ordeal inspired her to try and give back to the people that helped her, and still help hundreds of Maltese people suffering from similar illness’s.
Photo by Jan Zammit Photography
This is the second year that the event will be running. Last year they managed to raise over €5,000 and they’re looking to raise even more this year. They’re planning on having around 400 cars and motorbikes at the event. Exotic cars, 4x4s, military, modern, custom, classic and vintage cars and bikes alike. Not to mention that the Malta Red Cross and Civil Protection Department will be doing some safety demonstrations. Dozens of Maltese car clubs from all over the island have been confirming their attendance to this event, which only seems to be getting bigger and better by the day.
If you, your organization, or your family are interested in participating or just taking a look, check out the the Facebook event and get in contact. Every little bit helps in the fight for people living with cancer.
Thanks to Vintage Cool Malta for the photos