General Interest
Eleven co-sponsors pledge their commitment for charity despite economic downturn
Siemens Malaysia to raise money for the underprivileged through its 5th annual charity run – the Siemens Run
Petaling Jaya, Jul 1, 2009
The current world economy is putting a halt to corporate responsibility (CR) commitments for many corporations worldwide, but corporate companies in Malaysia proved that they still have a heart.
Pledging their support, 11 companies reaffirmed their commitments for charity through the 5th Siemens Run at a simple co-sponsors commemoration event today. The annual charity run flag-off will be held at Dataran Merdeka on Sunday, 19th July.
The race has so far received good support from co-sponsors Crocs, Mentholatum Deep Heating Rub, Hooha.Asia, Men’s Health and Shape magazine, Milo, 100 Plus, Nature Valley, Nivea, Prince Court Medical Centre, and Reebok; who are the official sportswear. All were present at the event today.
This year, Siemens has screened and identified three charitable beneficiaries; all of whom shoulder big dreams for their respective homes or organisation. They are the SM Pendidikan Khas Cacat Penglihatan in Setapak, the National Autistic Society of Malaysia in Sentul and the Taman Megah Handicapped and Disabled Childrens’ Home in Petaling Jaya.
Apart from targeting to cross the 4,000 mark again this year in terms of participation, Siemens Run 2009 will channel 100 per cent of proceeds collected towards these charities. So far, the run has already raised RM31,000 with contribution from corporate companies alone, and hopes raise more by the end of the race.
“In times of this softening economy, we need to continue helping the underprivileged as they too are part of this crisis and need everyday Malaysians and corporate companies to help them to survive. Siemens Run is open to all individual and corporate companies alike who would like to share our dream of helping unfortunate children and many many more,” said President & CEO Siemens Malaysia Tan Sri Rainer Althoff at the event today.
The main categories include the 10km Men and Women Open (18 years & above), Men Junior Veteran (40-49 years), Men Senior Veteran (50 years & above); 7.5km Women Veteran (35 years & above), boys and girls (13 under 18) and the 3.5km Dream Run (open category).
Taking centre stage again this year, is the Dream Run, the 3.5km fun run which was a runaway success with its carnival atmosphere last year. The route shot to stardom as sounds of live percussion, chart topping hits and Siemens cheer teams added camaderie to the event and provided morale support to the runners racing to the finish line.
“We succeeded in more than 4000 participants overall last year and we hope the number will continue to increase this year. It is a run designed with everyone in mind. I hope that everyone will register and be part of this dream to raise money for charity,” added Tan Sri Rainer Althoff.
Participants of Siemens Run 2009 also have the opportunity to run away with a combined prize money totalling RM27,100. The first five winners in each category will receive a trophy, while medals will be presented to runners who finish 6th to 150th place. All runners who complete the race will receive a certificate.
To assists participants in gearing up for the run, Siemens is conducting running clinics by national coach P.Sidamparam at the Lake Gardens on July 11th at 8am.
For further details on Siemens Run 2009 go to www.siemens.com.my/siemensrun2009. The entry fee for individual runners is RM10, except for the boys’ and girls’ categories, which is RM5. For the Corporate Team category, the minimum entry fee is RM2,000 for a team of 5 participants, and RM5,000 for a corporate box. Forms and fees should be submitted to the FTAAA office at Tingkat 2, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur (03-7874 8488). Deadline for registration is 4th July 2009.
This press release has been published by the Communications Department, Siemens Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Your contact at Siemens Malaysia:-
Ms Vasanthe Narayanasamy
Head, Communications
DL: 03-7952 4180
M: 012-315 0515
Email: vasanthe.narayanasamy@siemens.com
Ms Ranjini T
Project Manager
DL: 03-7952 5164
M: 017-294 5717
Email: ranjini.thangaraju@siemens.com
Ms Pearly Yeoh
Media Specialist
DL: 03-7952 5078
M: 012- 243 8028
Email: pearly.yeoh@siemens.com
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