KUCHING: Despite the drizzling rain, the participants of the Charity in Motion Run remained enthusiastic as they ran for a good cause to support the Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS).
About 600 runners including 20 people with disability (OKU) who are affiliate members of SWCS, were seen participating in the run held at Saradise this morning (June 30).
Organised by Miss C’s Boutique and co-organised by SWCS, the run aims to raise funds to support the non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) various social welfare-related activities such as seminars, lectures, awareness campaign, workshops and youth training courses.
Furthermore, it sought to increase public awareness about the existence and roles of SWCS in the community.
The run, which also coincided with SWCS’s 75th anniversary, featured two categories – 3-kilometre (km) and 7km run.
Earlier, Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang flagged off the event at around 6.30 am.
Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian attended the prize-giving ceremony at around 7.30 am.
During the run, Muhammad Shahir Abdul Rani won the first place in the 10km Men’s Open category, while Sally Yap won first place for the 10km Women’s Open category.
Both took home a prize of RM500 and a trophy each.
Also present were Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS) president Chi Poh Yung, Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury Wee, and organising chairman Chew Kim Soon.
