The run aims to raise breast cancer awareness and supports women who are battling breast cancer
 
MELAKA, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Mahkota Medical Centre’s (MMC) signature event – the Mahkota Charity Run, is the most highly anticipated annual charity event in Melaka. The last Mahkota Charity Run was in 2018, and this event has been temporarily stopped due to the pandemic. Today, MMC is proud to announce Mahkota Charity Run is set to return in 2023 with the theme “Breast Cancer Heroes Run”. The run will be held on 8 October 2023, 6am at Mahkota Medical Centre.
 
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Breast cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths among Malaysian women. It is estimated that over nine individuals die of breast cancer every day, amounting to 3,500 deaths annually. In conjunction with October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MMC is organising the 5^th Mahkota Charity Run to bring together the community to run for a cause, create awareness for breast cancer and support all the brave women who are battling breast cancer.
 
MMC, one of the four finalists in the prestigious Flagship Malaysia Tourism Hospital, has recently been reaccredited with the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation again and is also the first hospital in Malaysia accredited with Breast Cancer Clinical Care Programme Certification (CCPC). In line with the breast cancer theme, all the proceeds collected from Mahkota Charity Run 2023 will be channelled to our charity partners, the National Cancer Society Malaysia and Seck Kia Eenh Cancer Fund Melaka, non-governmental organisations.
 
Mahkota Charity Run 2023 has two categories, a 3 km fun run and a 10 km men's and women's open, and is targeting 3000 runners to join this year. During the actual day event, the confirmed VIPs were YB Datuk Mohd Ridhwan, NCSM Melaka Chapter Advisor, and YB Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman, Exco Pelancongan, Warisan, Seni, dan Budaya Negeri Melaka. In addition, there is a pink vehicle parade, Zumba dance, photo booth, Milo truck, Mamee truck, mascot appearance, a performance by breast cancer survivors, a lucky draw, and more.
 
Strong Public Support for Cancer Community
 
"The Mahkota Charity Run is a chance for us to come together as a community and show our support for those affected by breast cancer. I encourage everyone to participate and help us make a difference." said Teo Chin Yee, Deputy CEO of Mahkota Medical Centre. "This year's run is especially important as we are raising awareness and funds for breast cancer patients. We hope to see many people come out to support this important cause." “This collaboration between Mahkota Medical Centre and Siemens Healthineers demonstrates our commitment to enhancing women's health and towards a world without fear of cancer. By raising awareness and encouraging regular screening, we hope to pave the way for earlier diagnosis of breast cancer and better treatment outcomes.” said Jan Tiedermann, Finance Director, Siemens Healthineers, Malaysia.

The charity run would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and partners listed in the appendix. Their support will help us to raise awareness and funds with more than 100 lucky draw prizes.

• Diamond Sponsor: Siemens Healthineers
• Platinum Sponsor: Slim Club
• Gold Sponsors: Mahkota Parade and Wellness Concept
• Silver Sponsors: Parkland, Teladan Setia, Diagnosticare, Mamee Double Decker and Hard Rock Café Melaka
 
About Mahkota Charity Run
Mahkota Charity Run is a community event founded in 2014. MMC is proud to announce Mahkota Charity Run is set to return in 2023, signifying that the fight against cancer is always ongoing. The run will be held on 8 October 2023, 6:00am at Mahkota Medical Centre.  Members of the public are encouraged to participate. We have extended registration deadline to 15 September and for manual registration, kindly contact Carol, +6016 4171290. Alternatively, you can register on https://www.racexasia.com/event/mahkota-charity-run-2023-bchr23. The race kit collection will take place at Mahkota Parade on the weekends of September 23 and 24, and September 30 and October 1. Stay tuned for updates and exciting announcements leading up to the Mahkota Charity Run 2023.
 
• Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/MahkotaMedical ]
• Facebook Event Page: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/155026257551551 ]
• Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/mahkota.medical/ ]
• Tik Tok: [mahkotacharityrun]
• Hashtag: #MahkotaCharityRun2023 #MMC #FMTH
 
About Mahkota Medical Centre
Founded in 1994, Mahkota Medical Centre (Mahkota) is one of the largest and most comprehensive tertiary private hospitals in South Malaysia. The hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies, along with high-quality medical services. It is one of the most comprehensive hospitals, focusing on medical sub-specialties with high surgical workloads. Licenced with 305 beds in eight wards and housing over 120 practising consultants across a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, it is supported by dedicated management, doctors, and allied healthcare staff. Mahkota is a top medical tourism destination in Malaysia and an elite member of the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council, serving around 95,000 foreign patients annually. In 2023, Mahkota is proud to be named one of the four finalists in the prestigious Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme, which aims to establish Malaysia as a globally renowned icon for healthcare travel.

Mahkota was the first private hospital in Malacca to become accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and has been accredited from 2023-2026. In addition, Mahkota is the first hospital in Malaysia to be awarded the JCI Clinical Care Programme Certification (CCPC) for Breast Cancer. In order to ensure Malaysians' patient safety and quality, the hospital has earned the 6th edition of Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation. Mahkota is the flagship hospital of Health Management International Pte Ltd (HMI Group), with more than 25 years of track record. For more information on Mahkota, please visit https://www.mahkotamedical.com.

SOURCE : Mahkota Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Tay Jia Wen
Mahkota Medical Centre Sdn Bhd
Tel: 016-6287960
Email: tay.jiawen@mahkotamedical.com 

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