Sports Commission supports 7K Charity Run
KOTA KINABALU: The 18th Sutera Harbour 7k Sunset Charity Run organising team recently paid a courtesy visit on the Sabah Sports Commission to brief it on the progress of the upcoming biggest charity run in Kota Kinabalu.
Its commissioner, Sempini Langiton congratulated Sutera Harbour Resort for complying with the rules and regulations set by the commission to any bodies interested in organising any sports event.
“Other run or marathon organisers should emulate the good work done by Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run organising committee. They efficiently complied with the rules and regulations to obtain the permit for this event,¡¦ she said.
Under the Sports Development Act 1997 (SDA) 1975, organisation of any events should get the approval of the Sports Commissioner as stated in the Act, as well as approvals from the relevant bodies of that sport, police and local councils.
Sutera Harbour Resort is inviting everyone to participate in this year 7K Sunset Charity Run. The registration fee is at RM42.45 per adult and RM33.00 per student/ child.
There is also a Group Offer for 15 persons and above at RM37.75 per person.
All registration is inclusive of the 7K Dri-Fit T-shirt.
All net proceeds from this event will be distributed equally to the 7K Beneficiaries, comprising Sabah Thalassaemia Society, Special Olympics Sabah and PEMADAM Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu.
Sutera Harbour Resort hopes the funds collected from the 7K Run will assist PEMADAM Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu with the running of their programmes and activities for anti-drug awareness; and for Sabah Thalassaemia Society and Special Olympics to continue their admirable efforts in helping the members of their respective organizations.
Registration can be made at the 7K counter located at the Lobby, Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club. Runners can download the registration form at www. suteraharbour.com.
Sponsoring the 18th Sutera Harbour 7K Charity Run are: Ultron as the Official Apparel, 100Plus and MOMA Water as the Official Drinks, Astro Radio Sabah as the Official Radio Station, while Jesselton Medical Centre, Sounds Tech Production and SPORTS TOTO as the Contributing Sponsors.
Supporting the 7K Run are the Ministry of Youth & Sports Sabah and Kota Kinabalu City Hall.
For more information, please contact Cornelia Tahing at the 7K Hotline +60 88 303 473 or kindly log on to facebook.com/ suteraharbour.