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Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2013: Run for a Cause

Children from The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and Mark Williams, 
the official head coach of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012

   
It starts with you! Run for a Cause, turn your running journey more meaningful and fulfilling. Thousands pledge their support in aid of the charity partners under the umbrella of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon. The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2013’s “Run for a Cause” charity programme provides a platform for you to help others who aren't as fortunate.


Mark Williams, the official head coach of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2012 
teaching the children from The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) 
proper stretching techniques

The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) a charitable arm of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad. Over the past four years, more than RM2.4 million charity funds have been raised and distributed to help areas of cancer and children with special needs. Funds raised through the Marathon have given tremendous financial encouragement to the charity partners of Standard Chartered KL Marathon.

Cheque hand over for Run for a Cause: Ms. Chia Liaw Kee from National Autism Society of Malaysia receiving a cheque from Rainer Biemans, Director of Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd (left) and Chua Sek Guan, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Insurance Malaysia Berhad (right)

Cheque hand over for Run for a Cause: Rainer Biemans, Director of Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd (left) and Chua Sek Guan, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Insurance Malaysia Berhad (right) presenting the cheque to Ms. Yasmin Rasyid from EcoKnights

Pick a charity that you believe in or support our “Run for a Cause” runners who have pledged.   

a)    EcoKnights is an organisation that deserves your helping hand. The association advocates national and international environmental programmes that promote sustainable development amongst industry players and communities.
b)   The National Autism Society Malaysia mission is to advocate for the rights of people with autism and in doing so, provides opportunities for children to learn and lead a productive and fulfilling life.
c) Hospis Malaysia mission is to provide possible services in psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness.

If you are interested in the ‘Run for a Cause’ charity programme, you can complete your registrations at www.kl-marathon.com

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