News – Lifecycle Foundation

The challenge is almost here!

Julian — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:25:14 +0000

The Actavis LifeCycle Challenge team will be leaving Malta this Saturday 17th August at 16:45, on a Lufthansa flight to Minsk where this year’s challenge begins. Everyone is welcome to come to the airport to wish the team well. Please come to the departures area between 14:30 and 15:00. See you there!

Cycling For Life

Julian — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:44:01 +0000

LifeCycle has been featured in Sunday Circle magazine. Click below to read the article.

Cycling For Life

As the article says, “They’re on their bikes to make a difference. Now in its 13th year, the LifeCycle Challenge is no joyride…”

2013 Title Sponsor Announced

Julian — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:06:47 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Actavis Malta is the title sponsor of this year’s LifeCycle Challenge. This exciting news was briefed at a press launch tonight (17th April 2013) at Actavis Malta headquarters in Bulebel. After a brief introduction by LifeCycle secretary Shirley Cefai, Actavis Vice-President for Manufacturing Operations in Western Europe Sergio Vella gave a short speech about the company’s support for LifeCycle, and this was followed by short speeches from LifeCycle co-founder Tony Bugeja, Paul Calleja from the Mater Dei Renal Unit, LifeCycle chairman and co-founder Alan Curry, and challenge organiser Soner Gurelli. Actavis have supported the LifeCycle Challenge since 2001 and we are pleased to be partnering with a company that operates in the healthcare sector. As part of their sponsorship, Actavis will be donating a generous and significant €20,000 to this year’s fundraising effort by the LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation. Registration for this year’s LifeCycle Challenge is still open but closes on 28th April – so don’t delay, register now if you want to take part.

To Russia (with love)

Julian — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:01:57 +0000

The 2013 LifeCycle Challenge has now been launched, and is revealed as a punishing long distance ride from Minsk in Belarus to St Petersburg in Russia, taking in the former Soviet Baltic states on the way. Details of the route can be found on the 2013 Challenge page of this website. Interested in joining this year’s challenge as a cyclist? Go to our Tracks System to register!

Challenge Launch Tomorrow

Julian — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:49:28 +0000

This year’s LifeCycle Challenge will be launched tomorrow, Monday 25th March 2013, in the company of Malta’s health minister Dr Godfrey Farrugia. The launch will be held at Chic Physique fitness studio at 5pm, and everyone is welcome. See you there! Click here for location details of Chic Physique.

2013 Challenge registration is now open

Julian — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:14:18 +0000

If you want to join the 2013 LifeCycle Challenge as a cyclist, you may now pre-register online by going to the address below: http://www.lifecyclechallenge.com/tracks/register.php We still can’t reveal the destination of this year’s challenge, but we know that there are a number of eager cyclists out there for whom the location is immaterial – it’s all about the challenge and the cause! The challenge will take place during the second half of August, and will be officially launched in March.

The 2013 Challenge draws nearer

Julian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:39:41 +0000

Rumours about where the 2013 LifeCycle Challenge will be held are already circulating, though of course we’re not going to confirm or deny any of them… However, there’s not long to wait. Registration for this year’s Challenge will be opening later this month (February), and the 2013 LifeCycle Challenge will officially be launched in March

The Journey Begins

Julian — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:39:57 +0000

The 2012 Betfair LifeCycle Challenge team left for Australia today. A journey of 26 hours will see them land at 1am local time on Saturday, and their journey begins 30 hours later. This will be LifeCycle’s 14th challenge and the first time the event has taken place in the Southern Hemisphere. The route is a 1900km ride on mountain bikes between Brisbane and Melbourne in just 10 days. The team will consist of 33 cyclists, 16 Support staff and 2 camera crew. As always with LifeCycle, the event has been organised to raise funds for life saving equipment and items to improve the quality of life for the Renal patients here in Malta.

Send an SMS to one of our mobile donation numbers:

5061 7370 (€2.33) 5061 8920 (€6.99) 5061 9229 (€11.65)

Call one of our landline donation numbers:

5160 2020 (€10) 5170 2005 (€15) 5180 2006 (€25)

Video of the 2012 challenge launch

Julian — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:19:36 +0000

A short video filmed at the launch of the 2012 Betfair LifeCycle Challenge. [youtube]aQHlBZJ_7ts[/youtube]

2012 Challenge launched

Julian — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:19:00 +0000

On Tuesday 3rd April 2012, LifeCycle Organisation launched the upcoming challenge for 2012. The Betfair LifeCycle Challenge will venture not only outside Europe but to a new continent – Australia. This will attract a number of cyclists and is auguring to be another success attracting a number of cyclists of all levels. Alan Curry, founder member and chairman of the committee, gave a brief account of the amount of money collected and the use the donations were put to. Last year nearly €120,000 were collected from a number of companies and individuals and is being spent on the purchase of specialist equipment, a CRRT machine for use by renal patients. With these funds LifeCycle has initiated work towards community care for renal patients and engaged a top dietitian on a part-time basis so as to help renal patients get a better grasp of how to manage their daily diets. LifeCycle Organisation mission statement is to help renal patients have a better quality of life and once more this past year they have organized a number of outings and a trip to Lourdes. Due to their medical condition, patients are accompanied by nursing staff that are vital to assist the patients whilst abroad. Mr Curry also described the route which would take Betfair LifeCycle Challenge from Brisbane to Melbourne, nearly a 2000km route in 11days. This year it is expected that the challenge would attract a number of cyclists as Australia is like a second home to many Maltese due to relatives living there. The sponsorships collected will go to acquiring a Plasma electroforated Machine for renal patients. LifeCycle Organisation is also discussing two issues with the Renal Unit. One is the possible setting up of a unit within the Hospice movement to help renal patients and the other is to help living kidney donors with any financial hardship they may face. This will be done under consultation with Prof Rev E Agius who also gave a short presentation about the topic during the launch. Mr Antoine Bonello spoke on behalf of Betfair and said

“We are delighted to announce our fourth year of sponsorship for the Lifecycle Challenge. Last year we helped raise valuable money for the renal patients of Malta and this year we hope to raise even more with the exciting news that we are due to go Australia. I know that all the staff at Betfair are looking forward to getting involved and raising as much money as possible.”

Mr Anthony Bugeja, another founder member of LifeCycle Organisation, explained the hardships Renal patients experienced and how important the work of LifeCycle organization is to the renal patients. LifeCycle will also be working on the setting up of a research grant to help scholars in carrying out further research on renal failure and related issues. Applications are open and will be received at ChicPhysique Studio, 1 Alfred Craig Street, Pieta on Mondays from 16.30 – 18.00 and on Saturday mornings from 10.30 – 12.30. If you would like to help our cause please donate by sms on 5061 7370 (€2.33), 5061 8920 (€6.99), 5061 9229 (€11.65), or on Landlines 5160 2020 (€10), 5170 2005 (€15), 51802006 (€25).