Runners Raise Funds with 20km Birthday Run in Memory of Rebecca Zammit Lupi

Runners raise funds with 20km birthday run in memory of Rebecca Zammit Lupi

Around 35 runners and supporters gathered in Sliema on Sunday morning to mark what would have been Rebecca Zammit Lupi’s 20th birthday, with a 20km memorial run, now in its fifth year.The heartfelt event, organised by Rebecca’s childhood friend Tommy Wallbank, saw participants complete a 20km route—one kilometre for each year of her life—while raising...

20km Memorial Run Marks Rebecca Zammit Lupi’s 20th Birthday

Around 35 runners and supporters gathered in Sliema on Sunday morning for a touching 20km memorial run to mark what would have been Rebecca Zammit Lupi’s 20th birthday. The annual event, now in its fifth year, was organised by her close friend Tommy Wallbank to honour her memory and raise awareness for mental health. Rebecca, fondly known as Becs, passed away at the age of 15 on January 3, 2021, following a battle with cancer. In tribute, partic…