{"id":53624,"date":"2025-12-02T09:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=53624"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:04:25","slug":"paw-walk-in-memory-of-jake-vella-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/02\/paw-walk-in-memory-of-jake-vella-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Paw Walk in memory of Jake Vella launched"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said together with Jake Vella\u2019s family announced details of the \u2018Paw Walk in Memory of Jake Vella\u2019 event, an event that will be held in memory of Jake Vella, a boy who left a strong impact on the Maltese community through his love for animals and his work to help abandoned animals.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">All funds raised during the event will go to the Association for Abandoned Animals (AAA), a sanctuary that was very dear to Jake\u2019s heart.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> This annual walk will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. near the main entrance of Mater Dei Hospital.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This event will continue to be an occasion of solidarity and love, where Jake\u2019s family, along with family, friends, and community members, will come together to remember a boy who loved animals so much and who throughout his life, despite the rare disease ROHHAD, was known for his heart of gold, while at the same time raising funds for animals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said praised the initiative, and said that Jake\u2019s memory will live on through this event.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u201cI first met Jake four years ago. A boy who inspired those around him and was always at the forefront of helping animals as much as he could despite the suffering he was going through. During this walk, we will not only be helping animals but we will continue to remember Jake\u2019s beautiful memory at Christmas time.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Jake&#8217;s family thanked everyone for their continued support, and invited the public to join the walk.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">&#8220;We, Jake&#8217;s parents, are re-organising the walk around Mater Dei that was so dear to his heart. On 14th December at 10:00 a.m. I appeal to the public to attend this walk so that the legacy that Jake left behind will never be forgotten.&#8221;<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The public is invited to attend.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Dog owners are encouraged to bring their dogs with them during the walk.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">All funds raised during the event will go to the Association for Abandoned Animals (AAA).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Donations can also be made via Revolut: 99870624.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_53624\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"53624\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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