KUCHING: The Boys’ Brigade will be holding its first Charity Fun Run concurrently in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu and Miri on September 16 in conjunction with its 60th anniversary in Sarawak.
About 2000 participants from the four places are expected to take part in the run which is open to all boys’ brigade members, former members and members of the public.
In a statement, the organisation said that the theme of the run was “United For A Better Future”, reflecting the six decades of support for each other and hope for unity, even more so, after having experiencing the different challenges and trials during the COVID-19 Pandemic whereby many physical activities and gatherings were halted.
Boys’ Brigade aims to raise RM100,000 to cover the operational costs of its HQ and activities.
Part of the proceeds will also be donated to Special Olympics Sarawak.
The Special Olympics programme, which started in Sarawak in 1998, is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities physically, socially and mentally through year-round sports training and competitions.
Registration is open from now till August 7, 2022. Interested participants can register via online link on Facebook or Instagram.
Registration forms are also available from the respective Boys’ Brigade Companies in the four places. Registration fee is RM60 and participants will receive a T-shirt each before the run while each runner who completed the route within the stipulated time will receive a finisher medal.
There are Boys’ Brigade Companies in the major cities and towns in Sarawak.
Members comprised of boys and girls who are in primary and secondary schools.
The uniformed youth organisation is recognised by the Ministry of Education as a co-curriculum activity for both primary and secondary schools.
As an NGO, the operational costs of the respective companies as well as the Boys’ Brigade HQ, which oversees and coordinates the activities statewide, are obtained through support by the public, church organisations and membership subscriptions.
The run in Kuching and Miri will be located in MBKS and Marina Parkcity respectively. The flagging off time for the run will be at 6 am. Participants may contact Edmund Wong and David Wong at 016-8789921 and 010-9312493 repectively.
As for Sri Aman, the run will start at the Sri Aman Sports Complex at 7.30 am. Its on-site contact person is Patrick Wong (016-8898562).
For Sibu, the run will start at Permai Lake Garden at 7 am. Participants may look for Joseph Wong at 012-8863900.
