Watch: Lydia Abela Supports Len And Jacob: ‘You Are Both A True Inspiration’
Lydia Abela showed up to personally congratulate the people behind a heartwarming charity event for Len and Jacob, twin brothers bravely living with Zellweger Disease, a rare degenerative condition that impacts their movement, speech, and independence.
The event marked the end of an extraordinary journey led by their father, Brian, who took on a barefoot swim-run challenge across Malta, Comino, and Gozo to raise funds to make the family’s home more accessible for the boys.
Together with athletes Karl and Natalie, Brian started in Mosta, ran to Marfa, swam to Comino, crossed the island on foot, swam to Ħondoq, and finished with a run all the way to Ta’ Pinu in Gozo, a gruelling test of strength, endurance, and determination fuelled by love.
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Supporters gathered along the route to show their support, with many joining sections of the run in solidarity. The journey quickly turned into a community movement, one that celebrated resilience, family, and hope in the face of adversity.
Following the event, Lydia Abela shared a heartfelt message on social media, writing:
“It was a pleasure to witness such a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to Brian, Alison and all those involved. A heartfelt well done to Len and Jacob — you are both a true inspiration.”
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