A creative collaboration between Institute of Tourism Studies and Hospice Malta has shown how passion, creativity and compassion can come together to support one of Malta’s most important causes.Last December, ITS Malta joined forces with Italian culinary institutions CAST Alimenti in Brescia and the Minetti laboratories in Bergamo to bring an ambitious project to life: the Winter Games Express, a 52-metre chocolate train created in an attempt to challenge the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest chocolate train.Built across Malta and Italy, the impressive creation wasn’t just about craftsmanship. All proceeds from the project were dedicated to supporting Hospice Malta and Associazione Cure Palliative ODV ETS in Bergamo, two organisations dedicated to providing free, dignified and holistic end-of-life care.On 12th and 13th December, ITS students and staff brought the initiative to the streets of Valletta, hosting a public fundraising event offering homemade hot chocolate and chocolates. Every purchase directly supported patients and families receiving palliative care services in Malta and Italy.More than 50 volunteers from ITS, Hospice Malta and Associazione Cure Palliative ODV ETS came together to make the event possible, proving that international collaboration can turn culinary talent into real community impact.The partnership continued on 13th December during Hospice Malta’s Festive Fun Factory at St Michael Hospice. ITS contributed to the celebrations with a stand serving mulled wine and chocolates, once again donating all proceeds to Hospice Malta and adding festive cheer to an already meaningful event.Weighing over a tonne and stretching longer than a tennis court, the chocolate train is currently in Bergamo and will be displayed at the Palazzo della Regione Lombardia in Milan on 26th January. The unveiling forms part of the Cultural Olympiad leading up to the Milano-Cortina Winter Games.Hospice Malta has thanked ITS Malta for their dedication, creativity and generosity, highlighting how initiatives like these help raise both essential funds and awareness about the importance of palliative care.Anyone wishing to support Hospice Malta can donate via BOV Mobile Pay on 7993 3894.Sometimes, making a difference really can be sweet!•