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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
MCKL's Charity Run Raises RM7,000 for Children with Special Needs
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) celebrated a major milestone on 5 July 2025 with the successful charity run, Dash for Charity at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. The event saw close to 500 participants comprised of students, staff, alumni, partners, family, and friends who came together for a fun-filled 5KM run, all in the spirit of giving back to the the break of dawn, families and friends gathered to enjoy live musical performances, food trucks, and children's activities, creating a festive and heartwarming atmosphere in one of the city's most luscious parks.A total ofa testament to the generosity and collective effort of everyone involved. Persatuan Kebajikan Sri Eden Selangor Kuala Lumpur, a non-profit centre that provides specialised education, therapy, and life skills training for children with special needs received RM4,000. While the remaining RM3,000 was channelled to Yayasan Sin Chew, a charitable foundation committed to supporting vulnerable communities across Malaysia through initiatives like disaster relief, medical assistance, and student sponsorships. These contributions will go a long way in supporting the work of both organisations and creating a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve."This run reflects MCKL's core value of Celebrate Volunteerism, embodying our commitment to seek to serve, to actively look for and seize opportunities to help and make a positive impact on others," said Dr. Chua Ping Yong, CEO of MCKL. "It's about going the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others, and we are proud to see our community unite for such a meaningful cause."Though not a timed or competitive race, MCKL presented prizes to top three winners in two categories – individual and family. Top finishers were acknowledged with medals and hampers, rewarding them for their enthusiasm and extends its heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, German Educare, Monash University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, and UOB Malaysia as well as all participants and crew members who made this event possible."Without the amazing support from our sponsors, enthusiastic participants, and the dedicated event crew, Dash for Charity would not have been the success it was," said the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Ng Jiehan. "Every contribution, whether it was a corporate sponsorship, a runner showing up bright and early, or a volunteer working tirelessly behind the scenes played a crucial role in making this event meaningful. It truly was a collective effort, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who came together to support our mission and make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Though the race is over, the spirit of giving continues in MCKL, and we look forward to more future initiatives that inspire change and strengthen community bonds," Ng run's success extended beyond fundraising; it significantly elevated awareness for vital causes. The overwhelming support from participants, sponsors, and volunteers deeply motivates MCKL to champion further impactful initiatives. We believe in fostering an environment where education intersects with empathy, demonstrating how collective small steps can achieve profound pictures, kindly access here: #MCKL #DashforCharity #DashforExcellence The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) was founded by the Methodist Council of Education in 1983. Its campus is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and it has a branch campus in Pykett, Penang, known as the MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus). MCKL is now an SQA Approved Centre delivering Advanced Diplomas focusing on Business and Computing: Software Development. It also offers programmes in the pre-university pathway for subjects including Cambridge A Level, Australian Matriculation, the American Degree Transfer, Diploma courses in Digital Business, Digital Marketing, IT (Internet of Things Focused), Computer Science (data science focused), Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Financial Technology, and ACCA. Over the years, MCKL has been highly recognised for its track record and gold-standard achievements in its pre-university programmes and overseas degree pathways. For additional information, please visit the MCKL Official Website
CBS News
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Cavaliers guard, Hickory Hills native Max Strus held annual summer camp at Stagg High School
A Hickory Hills native is making a difference in his hometown and beyond. Local basketball star Max Strus visited his old stomping grounds this week. The Cavaliers guard hosted his annual summer camp at his alma mater, Stagg High School. Hundreds of second through eighth graders got to spend quality time with the former Charger, who prioritizes giving back. It's been a fun and successful week at Stagg High School, with more than 400 campers attending the fourth annual Max Strus Basketball Camp. "Being able to have this camp in our community and give back is something we look forward to and talk about all year," he said. Giving back through the camp has been a big focus for Max the past three years. Over $100,000 has been donated to The Andrew Weishar Foundation in that time, whose goal is to ease the financial burden of families battling cancer. "Well obviously, the Weishar family is near and dear to my heart known Nick and the family since I was 10, 12 years old so always want to help them always want to be a part of it," Strus said. But Strus hasn't stopped there. In January, he started a new nonprofit. The Max Strus Family Foundation has already donated $100,000 in seven months to programs in Miami, Cleveland, and Chicago—cities the DePaul alum has played in during a pro career that began in Hickory Hills. "The support is always unreal from the hometown. Even when I'm playing during the season, I always know my community has my back. To come home every summer and to really feel the love and to see the same kids over and over again, the same families we're all kind of building our own community within," he said. Being at Stagg High School brings back memories for Max, with the camps being a bit of a full-circle moment for him, too. "Every time I walk in here, I just remember the times that I had coming in the gym going to Stagg basketball camp and enjoying those times with my friends. Now to be able to put on my own camp and run it with my family is truly nothing short of special," he said. On the court, Max has been working to make something special happen in Cleveland. In two years as a starter for the Cavs, he's been a part of teams that have made back-to-back conference semifinal appearances. "We definitely have a chip on our shoulder, which is good. You go through failures go through adversity it's just about how you bounce back last season didn't end as we wanted it to I think we have a talented team that could do some special things," he said. It turns out that one of Max's new teammates with Chicago ties has already found a way to make an appearance at his camp. "Lonzo is like a main focal point of this camp. I feel like it's been two days so far and there's Lonzo Ball jersey's everywhere. I'm super happy to be able to play with him pass first point guard who can ask for anything better than that as a shooter so super happy to get to know him and for him to be a part of our team," he said. Any team Max plays for will be well-supported in Hickory Hills. The Max Strus Family Foundation donated $50,000 to the Andrew Weishar Foundation this year. His foundation aims to support programs with a focus on mental health advocacy, cancer support, education, and youth sports.
