IN A strong show of support for charitable causes, 1,800 runners signed up for the recent Happy Run BN at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
Organised by Heroes Event Management, the charity run aimed to spice up the Bandarku Ceria programme and enliven the capital, while at the same time serve as a fundraiser for local charity organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) – the Children’s Cancer Foundation (YASKA), Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam (Pusat Ehsan), Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam (SOBD) and Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans (DANA).
The event – where runners were for the first time given the option to choose which charity or NGO they donate to – raised $17,323.86.
A total of $8,661.94 was raised for YASKA, while DANA received $3,464.77, Pusat Ehsan received $3,464.77 and SOBD received $1,732.38.
YASKA’s mission is to provide information and support for children afflicted with cancer and their families. This is done through fostering understanding of childhood cancer issues; creating supportive communities for families dealing with childhood cancer; and providing funding for childhood cancer advocacy and outreach programmes.
Meanwhile, DANA was established with the objective of helping orphans receive proper upbringing, guidance and education. It also looks to nurture them into become knowledgeable, skilful and infused with good character.
Handing over of a mock cheque to a representative from the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans (DANA)
A group photo following the handing over of donations raised through the charity run
Pusat Ehsan is non-government charity organisation committed to providing quality education, rehabilitation and training programmes for special needs individuals. Its mission is to train, assist and care for these individuals, allowing them to live a meaningful life among society. The organisation believes that with the help of families, caregivers, volunteers and the community, this goal can be achieved.
SOBD works towards providing year-round sports and athletics competition training to children with intellectual disabilities. This allows them to develop their physical fitness and courage, and demonstrate their individual abilities.
SOBD hopes to help these children lead normal lives – free from discrimination, and raise public awareness on these special children, showing how they too can make a difference in society and make Brunei proud.
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