Hypermarket targets to raise RM200,000 to support underserved adopted schools KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Following the commitment made by Tesco Malaysia (Tesco) last year in adopting 59 underserved schools nationwide, Tesco launches a walkathon event as part of its annual fund raising activities to support seven underserved adopted schools within Klang Valley.
The 2.3 kilometre walkathon event is scheduled on Sunday, 26 February 2017 to be flagged off at Sports Complex of Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur with a target to attract 4,000 participants and to raise RM200,000, which will be channelled fully to Tesco’s School Adoption Program.
Tesco’s Corporate Services Director, Azliza Azmel said, “We are truly excited in organising this event for the schools that we adopted as we fully believe that these schools will benefit the financial assistance they will receive from this fundraising event.”
Walk For Kids 2017 event will be co-hosted by TV and radio personalities, Kevin Chong and Sasha Bashir and there will be a special appearance by the Malaysia’s Female Mixed Martial Arts champion, Ann Osman who will be making arm wrestling challenge to raise funds for the adopted schools. The event will also feature a performance by a local band, Hydra Malaysia.
“Although we are having 59 adopted schools, this time we are focusing to provide financial assistance for seven schools in Klang Valley which are SMK Segambut, SMK Kepong, SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4, SK Tropicana, SK Taman Dato’ Harun 2, SK Pandan Jaya and Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih. These schools have identified their financial needs in improving some crucial facilities and to fund some programs for their schools,” added Azliza.
Walk For Kids 2017 registration is now open. Registration fee for adult is RM50 per person while children below 12 years old is RM20 per person. For each registration, participant will get a t-shirt, goody bags containing sponsored items and a finishing medal. For more information about the event, kindly visit Tesco Malaysia’s website, Tesco Malaysia’s official Facebook page or visit the customer service counters at Tesco Ara Damansara, Tesco Kepong, Tesco Paradigm, Tesco Mutiara Damansara, Tesco Selayang or Tesco Ampang. Those interested can also register at the registration counter on the day of the event.
Tesco Malaysia launched its School Adoption Program together with PINTAR Foundation as part of its contribution in education of the children in the community. The three-year adoption program allows Tesco to support all 59 adopted schools in terms of education, student welfare, nutritional awareness and greener living initiatives.
About Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn BhdTesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a joint-venture company between Tesco PLC and Sime Darby Berhad. Tesco PLC is one of the world’s largest international retailers with operations in 12 countries, employing over 500,000 people and serving millions of customers every week. Across its operations worldwide, Tesco believes in giving local customers what they want and creating value while earning their lifetime loyalty.
Tesco Malaysia, established in May 2002 with its first hypermarket in Puchong, Selangor, today continues to deliver excellence in areas that matters most to Malaysian shoppers from service excellence, diverse product range and quality to great prices and store environment. Tesco Malaysia employs over 8,000 employees and operates 56 stores throughout Peninsula Malaysia. In 2013, Tesco paved the way in online grocery shopping with the launch of its online Grocery Home Shopping service, offering even greater convenience to customers in the Klang Valley, Seremban, Penang and Johor Bharu. This service offers customers 18,000 lines of fresh and frozen food, groceries and non-food items such as health and beauty, baby needs and basic household items with delivery to their homes.
For more information, visit
www.tesco.com.my.
