St Joseph’s School Run 2017 on Sept 24 to raise funds
MIRI: A charity run to raise funds for the development of St Joseph’s primary and secondary schools here will be held this Sept 24.
Organised by Miri St Joseph’s Alumni Association, the St Joseph’s School Run 2017 will start and end at Marina Parkcity. The flag- off for the 8.5km run will be at 6.15am, and the 4km at 6.30am.
“The objective of this inaugural run is to help raise funds for St Joseph primary and secondary schools in Miri. We aim to gather over 1,000 runners – the more the merrier,” said organising chairperson Corliss Chang at a press conference here on Thursday, where SMK St Joseph principal Ng Meng Heong was also present.
“We are also raising money to help fund a new multi-purpose school hall. The old hall is too small due to the increase in number of students at both schools,” Ng said, adding that there are almost 2,000 students in both schools.
He said the school is looking forward to develop lots of things, including building more classrooms for children with special needs.
“We hope to achieve our target of RM4.5 million through various activities organised by the alumni association and the school for a study environment and good infrastructure that are more conducive to the children’s learning.
“We hope to start the project by 2020,” he added.
Ngsaidvariousotherfundraising activities are being organised for the school including the 85th anniversary reunion dinner this Oct 28.
St Joseph’s School Run 2017 is open to all. Participants below 18 as at Dec 31 this year must seek approval from their parents or guardians.
The run, to be held in conjunction with the school’s 85th anniversary, comes under these categories – Men’s Open (8.5km), Women’s Open ( 8.5km), Men’s Veteran ( 8.5km), Women’s Veteran (8.5km), Junior Boys (8.5km), Junior Girls (8.5km), Family Kid-Boys (4km), Family Kid-Girls (4km) and Fun Run.
The top 10 runners of each category – excluding the Fun Run – will receive cash prizes and fi nisher’s medals.
Early bird’s entry fee is RM50 per person each till Aug 13, after which it will be RM65.
Entry forms are available at Share Tea Boulevard Commercial Centre and Bulatan Park Canteen. Closing date for registration is Aug 20. Registration can also done online via http:// bulatanparkrunnersclub.com/ stjoseph-run.
All runners will receive a Tshirt and bib, finisher’s medal, e- certificate and some sponsored items. Collection of race pack will be at SMK St Joseph’s Secondary School Hall this Sept 22 (noon to 5pm) and Sept 23 (10am- 6pm).
The event is supported by Share Tea Boulevard Commercial Centre and sponsored by Miri City Council ( MCC), with Ultron as the official apparel.
Bulatan Park Runners Club will provide technical support for the organisers during the event.
For details, registration or to make contributions, contact Chang at 019- 8843118.