BAYAN LEPAS, August 23 – B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd. (BMI) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of underprivileged children by presenting a generous donation of RM215,000 to four charitable organizations. The Children’s Protection Society Penang, Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Penang, Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE Worldwide Malaysia, and Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA) are the recipients of this heartfelt contribution.
The funds were amassed through B. Braun’s annual charity run event, which actively involves its dedicated employees. This initiative aims to address the unique needs of disadvantaged children and adolescents, spanning healthcare, education, and social well-being. Mr. Lam Chee Hong, President of B. Braun Asia Pacific, expressed the company’s unwavering commitment, stating, “From the very inception of this charity run, our goal was clear: to make a tangible difference in the lives of underprivileged children – to offer them hope and to provide them with opportunities they might not receive otherwise.
Children are the foundation of our future, and every child deserves a safe, healthy, and happy life. We believe that by investing in their well-being today, we are nurturing the potential leaders and contributors of tomorrow.” During an appreciation ceremony at the company’s Bayan Lepas premises, Mr. Lam had the honor of presenting mock cheques to this year’s beneficiaries. The recipients included Ms. Magdeline Leong, Honorary Secretary of The Children’s Protection Society; Ms. June Kow, Senior Programme Manager of Persatuan Kebajikan HOPE Worldwide Malaysia; Mr. Girithren A/L Veerasingam, President of Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Penang; and Ms. Sonia Ann Thomas, Executive at Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA).
Also in attendance were Ms. Eva Maegerlein, Senior Vice President of Finance, Controlling, and IT, B. Braun Asia Pacific; Ms. P’ng Yi Ting, Resource Coordinator at Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (SUKA); and Ms. Bunidha A/P Chandrakesan, Caretaker at Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Penang. Winners of the B. Braun Charity Run 2023 also joined this special occasion. B. Braun’s commitment to children’s welfare extends globally. Mr. Lam emphasized, “As one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, B. Braun is committed to protecting and improving the health of people around the world.
We are pleased our employees are able to come together as one B. Braun family and help make a difference for these children.” This year, nearly 500 BMI employees participated in the charity run, spanning four days. Each day, employees collectively ran for a total of 3 hours, accumulating kilometers that translated into funds for charity. The impressive result: a total of 2,329 kilometers covered and RM215,000 raised. The B. Braun Charity Run takes place at the company’s in-house Sports Facilities, which boast a professional-grade running track and two futsal courts at its manufacturing plant in Bayan Lepas. This event aligns with the B. Braun for Children initiative, a global corporate social responsibility program that commenced in 2004.
Aiming to improve living conditions and prospects for children in communities where the company operates. In 2022 alone, over 100 projects under this initiative benefited around 60,000 children worldwide. This marks the fifth edition of the B. Braun Charity Run, which has been an annual tradition since its inception in 2018 under the leadership of Group CEO Ms. Anna Maria Braun. To date, the charity run has raised a cumulative amount of RM1,261,540, benefiting various organizations including Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, Limbs for Life Prostheses Centre, Malaysian Lysosomal Diseases Association, St. Nicholas’ Home for the Visually Impaired, and Fund a Child Surgery.
