KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching Branch is inviting the public to take part in the ‘Run To Save Lives 3.0’ programme on June 18.
According to John Jong, the charity run is being organised in collaboration with the Kuching Book Lovers Association and the 38 Love Foundation to generate funds in tandem with the blood donation drive.
The race, he stated, aimed for 700 participants and had two categories with separate distances of three and five kilometres.
“The run will start and end at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS),” he said at a press conference after handing over the sponsorship of Run To Save Lives 3.0 at the MRCS Sarawak Kuching Branch Headquarters here, on Thursday (16 Feb).
Meanwhile, according to Jong, the PBSM Kuching Branch hopes to collect 23,000 blood bags for the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) each year.
As a result, he noted, the MRCS Sarawak Kuching Branch must raise RM100,000 every year to pay the costs of campaigning and presenting prizes as an appreciation to donors.
“In that regard, we hope for philanthropic help in urging as many people as possible to participate in support of this great cause,” he stated.
At the function, Datuk Tay Ee Hung, representing 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta, presented a replica cheque for RM30,100 to the MRCS Malaysia Kuching Branch as a donation for the running programme.
Meanwhile, the Kuching Book Lovers Association, led by May Loo Hun Ing, rewarded participants in the running programme with a folding bicycle and Huawei tablets as lucky draw prizes later in the day.
For the record, the public can apply online at https://www.ticket2u.com.my/event/29785. The physical entry form is also available at the MRCS Sarawak Headquarters Kuching Branch.
For any further inquiries those interested may contact Joseph at 0108075510 and Fiona at 0198878018.
