| Fizah HAB |
DESPITE the rainy forecast, some 700 participated in the Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam 2nd Charity Fun Walk/Run/Cycle at the Indoor Stadium, Berakas yesterday.
Officiated by Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, the event began with a warm-up session led by the event’s Fitness Health Partner, Fitness Zone, followed by the 5km Fun Walk and Run and the 25km Cycle categories.
Also participating in the 25km Cycle category was Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin.
The programme ended with a lucky draw where participants won prizes including electrical appliances, complimentary hotel vouchers and cash prizes, sponsored by the patron of Pusat Ehsan.
The event was held to raise funds for the Pusat Ehsan to support on-going and upcoming activities and help individuals with special needs and instil awareness to the community to advocate their rights and needs.
Organising Chairperson, Pauline Chew, expressed her gratitude and thanks to Pusat Ehsan’s patron, Hajah Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, the ministries, Board of Trustees, organising committee, sponsors, stakeholders and volunteers for supporting the Charity Fun Walk Run Cycle event.
