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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Bank's annual walk in KL raises RM50,500 for the care of 100 kids with autism
The bank staff and their families participating in the annual Walk for Autism during the KL Car-Free Morning. A TOTAL RM50,500 was raised for the care of 100 children with autism, via the annual Walk for Autism during the KL Car-Free Morning. OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd (OCBC Al-Amin), in its 10th year of collaborating with Ideas Autism Centre (IAC), held the event to promote awareness of autism. Bank staff walked, ran or cycled for three kilometres to raise funds. They were joined by family and friends. The funds raised will be used to provide high-quality care and education for children with autism, to equip them to lead fulfilling lives. The bank had earlier hosted an Autism Day x Prihatin Fest to raise awareness of autism among its staff. IAC founding president and chairman Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin described the bank's support as a blessing. 'We continue to be blessed by this kindness and support from OCBC Al-Amin. 'It takes effort and dedication to not just raise the funds, but also foster camaraderie at these annual walks,' he said. OCBC Al-Amin chief executive officer Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik said the bank was pleased to have been working alongside IAC for a decade now. 'Our aspiration to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future extends beyond our customers. 'We want to be the bank that enables communities around us to realise their aspirations as well. 'OCBC Al-Amin serves the communities in which it operates nationwide, through the #OCBCCares platform and its three pillars of education, environment and healthcare,' he explained. The bank's partnership with IAC, he said, fell under the education pillar of the 'Aided to Aspire' programme. 'As part of the initiative, we walked together with the families of the autistic children. 'My staff and I were humbled by each step we took, bearing in mind how every ringgit raised would contribute to improving lives,' said Syed Abdull. He said the significant rise in registered autism cases in Malaysia emphasised the critical need for early intervention. 'Importantly, the event also celebrated the unique creativity and potential of individuals with autism, reminding us of the value they bring to our diverse society. 'Overall, it reinforced our commitment to advocating for and supporting this meaningful cause,' he added. Tunku Zain thanked the staff of OCBC Al-Amin. 'The bank's generous contribution has not only uplifted our event but also reinforced our belief in the potential of every child. 'We continue to need assistance and funding to provide quality care and education for our autistic children. 'This is a meaningful partnership that we hope will continue to serve to ensure autistic children and adults are able to better integrate into the wider society,' he said.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin drivers can look forward to an upgraded route down Main Street. The City of Joplin is in the design phase to overhaul seven blocks of Main includes a new street surface, sidewalks and lighting. Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights Joplin Blood Center of the Ozarks relocates Recall campaign against Joplin councilman suspended Public joins Rotary Clubs to celebrate International Sculpture Day Over 800 participate in Freeman 5k and Walk for Autism City workers point out this project will connect previous streetscaping – completing Main Street improvements from First through 32nd Streets. 'We're going to fix a lot of drainage issues, the lighting will be improved. And this will make the whole street – this is the last piece to make the whole street nicer,' said Dan Johnson, Joplin Public Works Dir. The overall project is expected to cost about $6 million – with half of the funding coming from federal grants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Joplin Blood Center of the Ozarks relocates
JOPLIN, Mo. — It's a change for the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Its donor center in Joplin closed last week inside Northpark Mall after an almost 20-year run. Monday, it opened at its new location at 2318 Suite-D East 32nd Street. It's the building that sits across the street from the shopping strip where, in part, Big Biscuit and the UPS Store are located. Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights Joplin Blood Center of the Ozarks relocates Recall campaign against Joplin councilman suspended Public joins Rotary Clubs to celebrate International Sculpture Day Over 800 participate in Freeman 5k and Walk for Autism The move has been a couple of years in the making. This facility can handle more donors at once. 'So the purpose for the move was to expand and be able to collect more blood donations at one time. So we have — went from four donor beds to eight donor beds. That is beneficial to meet the local need of the hospitals that we service, so that we can get to the collection we need of 200 blood donations a day,' said Michelle Teter, CBCO Field Representative. Folks interested in donating can check out the organization's locations and hours here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Band Together Erie, Kellar's Comedy Club team up for autism friendly open mic night
An organization teamed up with a local comedy club to bring together a special open mic event. Band Together Erie is a group that focuses on those on the autism spectrum to help inspire them through music and creativity. Autism Society of NWPA hosts 24th annual Walk for Autism The organization teamed up with Kellar's Comedy Club to provide a stage for an autism friendly open mic night. 'These events are important to have for one thing: they understand that they're not isolated. There's a whole bunch of us here today that have similar interests and things that we are concerned about, and things like that, and for Erie, this is going to be a great thing,' said Ron Esser, co-founder of Band Together Pittsburgh. Band Together provided the instruments, amps, food and drinks, all at no cost to those attending. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shelter animals strut their stuff at Erie Humane Society's fourth annual Mutt Gala
The fourth annual Mutt Gala made a return to the Bayfront Convention Center Saturday evening. The event was hosted by the Erie Humane Society. Autism Society of NWPA hosts 24th annual Walk for Autism The theme of this year's gala is a 'Diamond in the Ruff,' with ten dogs strutting down the aisle in tuxedos and dresses accompanied by staff members. The gala is the premier fundraiser for the Humane Society and allows people to support the shelter, as well as enjoy dinner and a dog fashion show. Polish Falcons of America's 85th annual bowling tournament makes return to Erie 'I really think it's a good way for people to come out, socialize and also support the shelter. It's a great way, maybe some people aren't looking to adopt, and this is a way that they can help the shelter by buying a ticket and enjoying the evening,' said Brian Carroll, director of community relations at the Erie Humane Society. The dogs from Saturday's show are available for adoption. Proceeds from the gala go towards everyday care of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the pets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
