Some of the participants at the charity run sweating it out for a good cause. – PIC COURTESY OF NCSM: The National Cancer Society Malaysia gained RM200,000 for its coffers recently, thanks to UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd , which organised a charity run for it.
“This is the third consecutive year UMWT has organised the charity run to raise funds for us and we are grateful to them. “We also provide free cancer screening, diagnostics and treatment for underprivileged communities, psychosocial support, transit housing for patients and caregivers, subsidised cancer medication and wellness/return to work programmes.
UMWT president Datuk K. Ravindran said the charity run exemplifies the commitment of his company to promoting physical activities. “It also offered the largest prize money in its category with a wide distribution across top positions, which enhanced its appeal among competitive runners and the others.”
“My mother went into remission for a few years but then it came back and spread to her sternum. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she told my two elder sisters to check their breasts for any lumps.”