AROUND 3,000 individuals demonstrated their support for a noble cause by participating in the Pantai Marathon Run 2024, organised by Pantai Hospital Penang on June 23 at the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known as the second Penang Bridge.
The marathon successfully raised RM100,000, which will be donated to the Lions Club of George Town Mutiara – Pantai Penang (LGTM – PP) medical fund.
This fund, a collaboration between LGTM and Pantai Penang, provides financial assistance to underprivileged patients seeking treatment at the hospital.
Pantai Hospital Penang’s chief executive officer Pan Wen Lek stressed the significance of the funds raised in continuing the effort to ensure a healthy lifestyle for the less fortunate.
“At Pantai Penang, our mission is to enhance lives and improve healthcare.
“The LGTM-PP medical fund has helped over 308 individuals restore their sight through subsidised cataract procedures and supported total knee replacements (TKR) and other major medical treatments.
“This initiative is sustained through public donations and jointly organised fundraising activities,” he said.
Pan also highlighted the community’s dedication to healthcare initiatives.
He said: “Raising RM100,000 through this marathon is a testament to the community’s commitment.”
“Our commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is demonstrated by this continuous endeavour, which underscores our goal of empowering and supporting the communities where we live and work.
“We prioritise healthcare and community betterment, partnering with governments when medical situations arise,” Pan remarked.
Additionally, Pan announced that RM10,000 of the funds would be allocated to SRJK(C) Chong Cheng to improve its school facilities.
The marathon route crossed the second Penang Bridge and featured four categories: a 42km full marathon, a 21km half marathon, a 10km race, and a 5km fun run.
The event was flagged off by state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai and Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen on June 23.
Story by Kevin Vimal
Pix courtesy of Pantai Hospital Penang