Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, recently received a heartfelt donation of hair from employees of Bank of Valletta. The hair will be used to create wigs that will be distributed by the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation to patients undergoing treatment for cancer and other medical conditions.

This initiative, coordinated by the BOV Sports and Social Committee (BOVSSC), highlights the solidarity and generosity of BOV employees who came forward in a gesture of solidarity to help restore dignity and hope to patients going through very challenging times.

Speaking during the presentation, Her Excellency, the President of Malta, expressed her sincere appreciation to the Bank for its commitment to the cause and for being a force of solidarity in Maltese society, and thanked the employees who contributed generously to this initiative by the BOV Sports and Social Committee.

Ernest Agius, President of the BOVSSC and Chief Operations Officer at Bank of Valletta, accompanied employees on this visit. He explained that “At Bank of Valletta, we believe in going beyond the mere provision of financial services, by contributing to the well-being of our community. This initiative reflects the compassion and solidarity that lie at the heart of the Bank’s values. We commend our employees’ gesture in donating something very personal, such as their hair, to people in need. Through the BOV Foundation, and as a founding member of the Malta ESG Alliance, we remain committed to those initiatives that improve the lives of others and strengthen Maltese society as a whole.”

The Bank has long supported the work of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, recognising its vital role in assisting individuals and families facing health and social challenges. Mr Agius further explained how the generosity of BOV employees in this instance dovetails with the values of solidarity and compassion that define the MCCF Foundation.

Spearheaded by the BOVSSC arm of the Bank, which is essentially a team of BOV volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to engage people across the Bank, this initiative helps create a lasting positive impact in line with its ESG strategy and ongoing commitment to the Maltese community.