IMU Chariofare 2015 Breaks Record with over RM 170, 000 Raised for Charity

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2015 – More than RM 170, 000 was raised at the International Medical University (IMU) Chariofare 2015, a Charity Run and Carnival with all the proceeds going to charity. The enthusiasm of the participants and the generosity and goodwill of sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters made this IMU Chariofare a truly memorable event. Held at the International Medical University’s (IMU) Bukit Jalil Campus in Kuala Lumpur, the theme for this event is ‘Live.Run.Love.’ The event was organised to provide support to four beneficiaries: Penang Hospice Society, Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, Rumah Victory and IMU Cares Disaster Fund. 

Our guest of honour for this year’s event were two well-known sports personalities: Farah Ann Abdul Hadi – gold medalist gymnast in the 28^th Southeast Asian Games and Sharon Wee – Malaysia’s former No. 1 squash player. Their presence made the event even more meaningful as they shared and encouraged fellow participants to continue striving for excellence be it in the arena of sports or life while sharing tips on being successful. Winners were overjoyed to receive their medals and hampers from both Farah Ann and Sharon Wee respectively. 

These ten children were part of the 79 children from various homes: Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, Rumah Victory Children & Youth Home, Home of Peace and Lighthouse Children Welfare Home who attended the IMU Chariofare. The children, from the ages of 6 years old to 17 years old, were given two books of vouchers each which they used at the carnival. These vouchers were donated by our generous sponsors. 

The event also saw two lucky draw sessions where lucky winners walked away with prizes ranging from a Cruise for two from Star Cruises, a LED 39” TV, iPads, entrance ticket to Kidzania, Legoland and Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park and other 7” tablets. 

IMU Chariofare attracted over 3,000 participants of public, students and staff and their families.

For the last three years, the total amount raised was about RM 500, 000. The entire proceeds goes to charity.      

For more information on our programmes, please refer to www.imu.edu.my or email: [email protected] or call IMU at 03 - 2731 7272.