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Bjorn Formosa makes a heartfelt appeal after unexpectedly being admitted into hospital
“We’re back at MDH and this time it’s BAD”

Jillian Mallia

Malta’s well-known ALS advocate is unfortunately back in hospital, and things aren’t looking great. Bjorn Formosa took to Facebook with a heartfelt plea to locals during this difficult time, but it’s not what you may think.

“We're back here at MDH but this time it's BAD,” Bjorn reveals in the post. “Unexpectedly I will have to undergo major surgery and it's always a coin flip of whether I will wake back up or not.”

Being the kind-hearted soul Bjorn is, he had a heartfelt plea for locals. “However, […] we also got the final go ahead for Xarabank for the Newer & Bigger DAR Bjorn! And that is more important than my personal issues,” he remarks.

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“XARABANK 25th OCTOBER WE NEED TO RAISE FUNDS TO OPEN THE NEWER & BIGGER DAR BJORN! We are now more motivated than ever to deliver this unique project in Malta to the Maltese people. Please keep us in your prayers so I can come back and continue,” he says, appealing to the public.

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In just a few minutes, the post raked in over a thousand reactions and 500 comments of well wishes and courage to the ALS warrior.

Stay strong, Bjorn!

12th September 2019


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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