FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL PRESENTS CHEQUE TO CANCER RESEARCH MALAYSIA

Cancer Research Malaysia CEO Andy Khoo (left) receiving the mock cheque from Four Seasons Hotel KL GM Blaise Montandon (right)

Keeping the late Terry Fox’s dream of a cancer-free world alive, a total of 700 participants, friends and family joined the 5-km run last month. Hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the fund-raising event netted RM43,100 in aid of Cancer Research Malaysia. 

Hotel General Malaysia Blaise Montandon presented the cheque to Cancer Research Malaysia CEO Andy Khoo as the culmination of the 2023 Terry Fox Run in KL at a simple yet meaningful presentation ceremony held at Four Seasons Hotel KL. Also present were Regional Director of Marketing Nelson Hilton and Director of PR Dato’ Rosemarie Wee along with hotel team members who donned this year’s Terry Fox Run t-shirts.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL TO HOST TERRY FOX RUN

Calling all runners, joggers and walkers. Lend your support for a good cause by participating in the official Terry Fox Fun Run hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Participants can register for the Terry Fox Run by buying a Terry Fox Run t-shirt – designed by celebrity Ryan Reynolds – via the Hotel website. The superstar shared a Tweet recently showing him wearing the official Terry Fox Run t-shirt and encouraging people to support the event. 

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts regional marketing director Nelson Hilton (pix above) said "The Terry Fox Run scheduled on 7 May at 7 am, is in support of Cancer Research Malaysia. A hundred percent of the funds raised will go to Cancer Research Malaysia."

Initiated by the late Terry Fox who lost his leg to bone cancer in 1980, the then 22-year Canadian ran 5,374 kilometres across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

He continued his Marathon of Hope through rain, snow and heat, until he was forced to stop when cancer appeared in his lungs. Terry passed away the following year, but not before raising CAD 24 million for the cause.

Inspired by Terry’s courage and vision of a cancer-free world, Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp made a commitment to uphold Terry’s legacy. Working closely with several sponsors to organize the first-ever Terry Fox Run in 1981, the event drew more than 300,000 participants.

Today, more than 9,000 Terry Fox Memorial Runs take place around the world annually, supported by Four Seasons in several locations. 

“Our Hotel team is thrilled to host this event for the first time and to honour Terry’s inspiring legacy,” says General Manager Blaise Montandon. “It is a privilege for us to support our local community by raising funds for Cancer Research Malaysia.”

The 5-km route will start from Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, covering the perimeter of KLCC. Safety of the participants are ensured since it is the city’s car-free day. So far the event has attracted about 200 participants especially corporate companies and the Canadian community in KL.

“We invite everyone to join in the Terry Fox Run. You can walk, jog, run or stroll at your own pace. Come with your family and friends: be they young or old to support the good cause.

“Participants also stand a chance to win exciting prizes such as complimentary stays at Four Seasons Hotel Langkawi and Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and dining vouchers from Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.”

Supporters and do-gooders alike can donate to the good cause by purchasing the said t-shirt too at this link:

https://fs-kuala lumpur.myshopify.com/collections/terry-fox-fun-run/products/terry-fox-fun-run

 

SELANGOR HOSTS STATE LEVEL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Amirudin bin Shari, the Chief Minister of Selangor handed over a mock cheque amounting to RM 593,460.00 as donation to the Selangor Christian House of Worship, the Executive Body of the religious section in the LIMAS group (Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Sikh & Taoist) and 55 Christian NGOs during the 2022 Selangor State Christmas Celebration and Open House.

Held at the Civic Hall, Petaling Jaya City Council, the annual initiative is one of the Selangor State Government’s efforts to accommodate the various religions and races in the State of Selangor; to increase harmony between races and religions.

Violinist Dr Joanne Yeoh, FGT Church Choir, GA611 Church, Roman Catholic Church and Kaya Band performed at the community event as invitees were treated to complimentary buffet.

Honourable Mr. Hee Loy Sian, Tourism and Environment Exco said "the uniqueness of this Open House celebration in the State of Selangor symbolises our multi-racial identity and culture. Such events can also attract tourists to come and visit Selangor, and highlight Selangor as a harmonious state with close cooperation from various races and religions.”

CNY GIFT BOXES WITH A HEART FROM SDB

The popular adage ‘Health is wealth’ becomes increasingly significant with the advent of each Chinese New Year (CNY). 

When I received the two CNY Gift Boxes from Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB) to welcome the Year of the Tiger, I found the thoughtfully packed contents: packets of Chinese herbs and soup ingredients, and herbal tea bags for the improvement of general wellness, a welcome change from the usual stash of sweet confectionery and festive treats.

This unique CNY Gift Box is derived from SDB’s One-Two-Boost programme created back in 2020 – a collaboration between SDB and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physicians, to develop a variety of prescribed herbal drinks and soups for healthier lifestyles.

In sync with the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission in creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, CSR participants who comprise young adults – are coached and supervised throughout the packing process of the SDB CNY gift boxes.

Hence when you buy or receive an SDB CNY gift box, every single gift box is a testament of the careful handling, packing skills and coordination put in by this group of special CSR participants. This notable CSR initiative revolves around offering support to those young adults with disabilities while creating opportunities for them to acquire skills, to lead an independent life.

 Each Chinese New Year Gift Box (RM98 per box) features:

·       1 packet Digestion Soup

·       7 Throat Soothing Tea Bags

·       2 packs Goji Berries

·       2 packs Longan

·       2 packs Red Dates

·       2 packs Chrysanthemum

·       6 pieces Tiger Ang Pow packets

Also available are Chinese New Year Herbal Gifts priced at RM30 each; consisting of ingredients to make Emperor Herbal Chicken and Taxillus Sweet Soup, together with Red Dates and Luo Han Guo. Each set includes 6 pieces of Tiger Ang Pow packets.

 Other series of herbal soups and tea bags include:

•       Immune Booster soup series and drink packs for boosting immune system by strengthening the digestion system
•        Nourishing ‘bazhen soup’ series to enhance immunity, increase metabolic rate and improve blood circulation.
•       The Green series with a range of fat loss tea, beauty tea bag, heat relief easy tea bag and heat relief family pack to maintain good liver functionality and detoxification purpose.
•       The Red series to maintain a healthy heart with a selection of calming soup and calming tea bags.
•       The Yellow series comprising ingredients for digestion soup, energy booster soup, and spleen purification soup, together with energy booster tea bags
•        The White series for healthier lung functions with a selection of ingredients for lung nourishing soup and throat soothing teabags.
•       The Black series comprising revitalizing tea bag and ingredients for Taxillus sweet soup, to strengthen the kidney and liver.

To buy the SDB Chinese New Year Gift Boxes, hand-made soap and anti-epidemic brick soaps, call hp: 018-2201865 or email:  csr@sdb.com.my or visit the One Two Boost Store:  https://12boost.com.my

 

HEART 2 HEART CHARI-TEA

A charity afternoon hi-tea by women in support of a women’s cause featuring a fashion show by iKARRTiNi and Ms World Malaysia 2019 Alexis Sue-Ann will be held on 28 March 2020 at Dorsett Kuala Lumpur.

Scheduled to be held in conjunction with International Women’s Day and in support of Visit Malaysia Year 2020, DYAM Raja Puan Muda Perak Tunku Soraya Halim is expected to grace the charity event as Guest of Honour.

The one-day only charity fashion show not only aims to channel part of the event proceeds to Orphan Care Foundation – a transit home for abandoned babies, underprivileged children and pregnant women, it also a platform to promote the rich heritage of Malaysian batik and the fashion-forward designs by Kartini Illias under her homegrown label, iKARRTiNi.

Founded in 1990, iKARRTiNi has since gained recognition for its fashion-forward batik designs. Designer Kartini Illias believes one must design to suit the market when using traditional fabrics, in order to stay relevant in the fashion industry. Besides the 2015 Expo Milano and 2016  Rome Fashion Week, Kartini has showcased her design collection at the 2014 Modest Fashion Show by Haute Arabia in London.  She also designed the National Costume for Ms World Malaysia 2019 Alexis Sue-Ann for the Ms World Finals 2019.

Ms World Malaysia 2019 Alexis Sue-Ann will be leading the catwalk, her show of support for Orphan Care Foundation; part of her ‘Beauty with A Purpose’ advocacy for the recently concluded Ms World Finals 2019 held in London last December.

Slated for Saturday, 28 March @3 pm at Alamanda Room of Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, invitation to the event is by donation of RM188 nett per person. Guests will receive door gifts by L’Oreal Professionel, L’Estetica Facial Bar and BYCHIÈN, a makeup artist agency established in 2019.

Those who are interested to support this worthy cause may contact Mel T@Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, tel: 016 201 1107, email:  events.kualalumpur@dorsetthotels.com OR call Kattie Hoo, hp no: 016 201 1340.

SPECIAL CHILDREN ENJOY BUKA PUASA TREAT AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KL

DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor graced a buka puasa dinner hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently, attended by children from Tasputra Perkim and Taman Megah Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home.

General Manager Tom Roelens (pix above) together with Director of Community Relations Dato' Rosemarie Wee (pix below far right) and the Chairman of Tasputra Perkim Puan Hajjah Elahe Norman were at hand to welcome DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Selangor upon arrival.

After prayers were recited to mark the breaking of fast, all the invited guests enjoyed the delicious selection of Malay specialities prepared by the Hotel chefs for dinner.  

Later, DYMM Tengku Permaisuri personally went around to present duit Raya to each of the 30 children from Tasputra Perkim and 20 from Taman Megah Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home. Her Royal Highness also chatted with the special children and their caregivers.

 

Before Her Royal Highness’ departure, the invited guests took the opportunity to have their pictures taken with DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.