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Anton Saliba to run around Malta and Gozo in memory of his father
Anton will run around Malta and Gozo in memory of his late father and to raise funds for cancer research

Tim Diacono

Maltese-Australian national Anton Saliba is preparing to run around Malta and Gozo in a single effort this December, in memory of his late father and to raise funds for cancer research.

Anton said that his Maltese dad, who later moved to Australia, had dreamed of taking his son to visit his old home. However, his dream was never realised after he passed away from cancer in 2012.

“This run is my way of fulfilling that dream, and doing what I can, so that fewer children, partners, and parents have to experience the type of loss that defines a life,” Anton said.

Anton will now run around 190km in December, raising funds for Hospice Malta and Cancer Council Australia.

8th June 2026


Tim Diacono
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Tim Diacono
Tim is a senior journalist and producer at Content House, driven by a love of good stories, meaningful human connections and an enduring appetite for cheese and chocolate.

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