Saturday 14 April 2012

Why do you run?




Imagine if every step you take is a heartbeat to another..
Wouldn't you want to run?

People run for a variety of reasons. For some, it could be health or therapy...to challenge oneself or for a charitable cause.

Every runner has a story
Last year, when hooHa.asia, the online partner for PNM 2011 held an online reality show called 'Make That Change' in conjunction with the run, it received submissions from runners who ran for inspirational causes. Among them were Grace Tabitha and Jiana Jimain. Grace Tabitha ran in hope to win RM6000 from the online reality show for her best friend who has lupus (SLE). The disease had attacked her skin, joints and brain. Meanwhile, Jiana Jimain joined the race for her friend who was suffering from cancer, already in stage 4 then. Her friend missed her own convocation for a diploma because of the chemotheraphy treatment that she was undergoing for at that time. Though she was suffering from the illness, she continued to pursue her degree and Jiana hoped that the prize money would assist in settling her medical and study fees. 

Running for a cause
For BSN the title sponsor for PNM 2011, the event was also a platform for the Bank to sustain its social obligations towards raising funds to assist the community in need. As a community bank, BSN urged the public and its partners to participate in the Corporate Run to raise funds for the National Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA), the official beneficiary for the event. Through this initiative, more than RM 100,000 was raised and donated to MAKNA. 

What motivates you to run?

We look forward to hear more stories from the runners of BSNPNM 2012. Of course, while the reasons for why we run may vary, the most important is that our passion for the sport unites us runners! :)

2 comments:

  1. I have a friend in MAKNA and I learned that BSN has 'elected' MAKNA as its beneficiary during last year's PNM. Obviously BSN should be applauded for such an effort!

    Is there any procedure or process for NGOs to be one of the beneficiaries?

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  2. Hi there.. if you have any organization in mind, give us a bit more details. Send an email to tellpr@tell.com.my.

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