Borneo Post : Two Beneficiaries Receive RM86,800 Each From Charity Run Proceeds

Two beneficiaries receive RM86,800 each from charity run proceeds
Friday, 3 December

 

 

KOTA KINABALU: The recent 10th 7K Sunset Charity Run, which attracted the biggest participation from organizations and individuals, collected RM173,607.02.

About 12,000 7K T-shirts were distributed to participants.

Disclosing this yesterday, Sutera Harbour Resort director cum co-founder and initiator of the charity run Foo Kia Inn said the the event was held on July 10 this year.

The proceeds from the event were distributed to the two beneficiaries, namely Special Olympics Sabah and Sabah Thalassaemia Society with RM86,803.51 each.

“The run which was initiated in 2000 was aimed at bringing the community of Kota Kinabalu together in the spirit of giving while promoting a healthier lifestyle in a fun and exciting way,” he said during the cheque presentation to the beneficiaries at Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club here yesterday.

He hoped to seek more participation and involvement of various organizations and individuals for the 11th Charity Run which is scheduled for July 2011.

Foo also thanked all sponsors for their generous contributions and to all participants who made the run a big success.

Present to witness the cheque presentation was Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Jahid Jahim who represented Minister Datuk Peter Pang.

Speaking on behalf of the State Government, Jahid thanked the sponsors, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and those involved in the charity run.

 

 

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