For the fifth consecutive year, Bank of Valletta will be the main sponsor of the Transplants Support Group. Michael Galea, BOV’s Head of Public Relations presented the sponsorship to Alfred Debattista, president and founder of the Transplant Support Group.

When presenting the sponsorship Mr Galea said, “BOV supports this most worthy contribution to society being made by the Transplant Support Group. The bank recognised the important social role of this organisation when it was approached for support upon its inception five years ago. Our contribution towards the Group and the most valid work it is performing within the Maltese community continues to consolidate Bank of Valletta’s commitment to play an active role in the society in which it operates. We are confident that BOVs financial support will continue to help the Transplant Support Group provide assistance to those who undergo organ transplant operations and to their families.”

Thanking Bank of Valletta for its ongoing support, Mr Debattista said the group seeks to bring together all transplantees and those awaiting a transplant. “The group offers support to those who are about to undergo a transplant and also keeps in regular contact with the relatives of dead donors to let them know that their memories are honoured,” said Mr Debattista.

“We also concentrate our efforts on explaining the concept of organ donation and the importance of having registered organ donors,” continued Mr Debattista. “Various campaigns are held throughout the year to encourage individuals to fill in a registration form and we immediately supply them with a donor card. To date, the number of registered donors is in the region of 50,000.”