Milan Bergamo Airport is proud to lend its support to charity projects and to those in need. In 2024, we once again collaborated with RUN4MALAWI for the second edition of the initiative organised by Atletica Brusaporto in collaboration with FIDAL Bergamo. This charity event, which took place on 29 June 2024, aimed to collect funds for the purchase of medicines for the paediatric ward at the Comfort Community Hospital in Malawi. The initiative returned following the huge success of the 2023 edition for the non-profit organisation Orizzonte Malawi.
The Comfort Community Hospital, which has been operating since 2021 with the support of the Andiamo Trust and Orizzonte Malawi, plays a fundamental role for paediatric healthcare in the region. With 18 beds and a team of Italian medical staff assisting the local personnel, the hospital offers vital care and services to the community.
The event saw the involvement of athletes of all ages and levels in a wide range of races; from the biathlon (50 m – vortex) to the 200 m run; from the 2-km race to the triathlon (80 m – long jump – 600 m), as well as many others.
SACBO is proud to support RUN4MALAWI, recognising the importance of events that combine sport and charity. The contribution of local entities is fundamental in covering the costs of the initiative and guaranteeing a significant donation. Our support reflects the airport’s commitment to promoting charity initiatives aimed at improving quality of life and favouring sustainable development, once again demonstrating that sport can serve as a powerful means for change and solidarity.