It starts with you!
Every year, thousands pledge their support in aid of
the charity partners under the umbrella of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon.
These runners make up of people whose lives are surrounded by others who share
the same faith as those of the charity organisations they support. The contributions
that follow have been awe-inspiring.
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. 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.
The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) acts as the
charitable arm of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad. SCF identifies and
channel financial supports and aid to deserving community programmes in
Malaysia through long term, sustainable and visible programmes for the
community.
The National Autism Society Malaysia’s 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.
If you are a supporter of eco-friendly pursuits,
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.
A new addition to the family this year is Hospis Malaysia. Hospis’
mission is to provide possible services in psychological, psychosocial, and
spiritual needs of patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness. Hospis
helps to instil awareness on the value of life and promote a better quality of
life for all patients regardless of illness or stage through advocacy,
education, and research.
It starts with you. Turn your running journey more
meaningful and fulfilling. Pick a charity that you believe in or support our
“Run for a Cause” runners who have pledged because your participation will be
nothing short of a positive contribution to the people in need!
Those who are interested in the ‘Run for a Cause’
charity programme can complete their registrations at www.kl-marathon.com.
For media information, please contact:
Standard Chartered Bank
Malaysia Berhad
Dominica
Chin, Head of Brand and Sponsorships, Corporate Affairs
Essence Communications at
03-7493 5588:
Lee Wei Yan, ext. 330 | +6016 599
2131 | weiyan@my-essence.com
For race event information / assistance, please contact:
Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd
+603 7725 0881 | 2013@kl-marathon.com
+603 7725 0881 | 2013@kl-marathon.com
Note to Editors:
About
the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2013
Back for the fifth year, the Standard Chartered KL
Marathon is scheduled to take place on 30 June 2013. The marathon aims to grow
to 30,000 total participants, ranging from elite professionals to first-time
amateurs. The Standard Chartered KL Marathon boasts participants from all over
Malaysia and over 48 countries worldwide. The Standard Chartered KL Marathon
2013 continues as Malaysia’s flagship running event with top runners competing
for a total of USD110,000 prize money in 2013.
For more information on the Standard Chartered Kuala
Lumpur Marathon, please refer to:
About
Standard Chartered Bank
Standard
Chartered – leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking
group. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic
markets and earns more than 90 per cent of its profits in Asia, Africa and the
Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep
relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank’s growth in recent
years. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock
exchanges as well as the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India.
With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, the Group offers
exciting and challenging international career opportunities for nearly 87,000
staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term
and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance,
social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity.
Standard Chartered’s heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise,
‘Here for good’.
For further information please visit www.standardchartered.com. Follow Standard
Chartered at www.facebook.com/standardchartered and on Twitter @StanChart.
Standard
Chartered in Malaysia
Standard Chartered Bank, a member of the Standard
Chartered Group was established in Malaysia in 1875 and incorporated as
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad on 29 February 1984. As
Malaysia’s first bank, Standard Chartered leads the way through product
innovation, consistent and strong growth performance and sustainability initiatives.
The Bank’s two businesses - Wholesale and Consumer Banking – provides a
comprehensive range of financial products and services to corporates,
institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals through
its network of 40 branches across Malaysia.
In 2001, Standard Chartered UK established its third
global technology & operations centre, Scope International, in Malaysia –
the first international bank to do so in the country. Scope International
provides software development, banking operations, IT support services and
customer service capabilities to the Bank in up to 70 countries. It now houses
the biggest software development company in the country, International Software
Centre Malaysia (ISCM) and has a total workforce of more than 3,200 people.
Price Solutions Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Standard Chartered Bank UK is also located in Malaysia. The company promotes
and markets Standard Chartered’s financial products in Malaysia through a
network of direct sales agents.
Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, Standard Chartered
Bank Malaysia Berhad’s Islamic Banking subsidiary was established in November
2008. It offers a full suite of Shariah-compliant products and services to
individuals and corporates through its financial centres.
Standard Chartered employs more than 7,000 employees
in all its Malaysian operations.
About
the Event Organiser
Dirigo
Events Sdn Bhd is a Kuala Lumpur-based company that provides
strategic event management expertise for high scale sporting events. Dirigo is
headed by Rainer Biemans and Gloria Ng that collectively have over 30 years in
planning international sports events, and includes managing previous Standard
Chartered KL Marathons. For more information on Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd, please
call +603 7725 0881.
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