The 20th Anniversary Community Carnival started off with a momentous Community Run aptly named ‘Passage Through Sunway’ as the route traversed the scenic spots of Bandar Sunway.
The grand occasion was flagged off by Mr. Lee Weng Keng, CEO, Healthcare and Education Division of Sunway Group from the campus foyer at 7.30am. The Carnival was open to the public and the Run alone received more than 370 participants.
Those who had a jolly good time at the Carnival included students from SMK Bandar Sunway’s G.O.L.D. (Generating Opportunities for the Learning Disables) Project, residents of Rumah Ozanam, the University staff and students, residents of the nearby townships, and in-line skating enthusiasts, among others.
Within the Run, a buddy system was practiced where children from G.O.L.D and Rumah Ozanam were paired with friendly Sunway staff, students and alumni to finish the Run together. The aims of the buddy system were to let the participating children foster friendship with others, provide encouragement and an avenue to build their confidence.
Sunway also welcomed home alumni Xandria Ooi, a popular local celebrity and TV host who made a special appearance in support of the event. Xandria stretched and flexed with the children of G.O.L.D and Ruman Ozanam during the “Senamrobik”, a fun mass warm-up exercise with all the Community Run participants, before the thoroughly enjoyable 4KM and 5KM course.
The members of the public also brought their families to Sunway as there were various events during the Carnival that captured the interest of all from crawling babies to senior citizens.
Activities organised include Cutie Crawlers, Junior Dash, Kid’s Hunt, Picasso Sandwich Making Competition, free in-line skating lessons, a family forum on communication, Sumo demonstration, dance performances, exhibitions, lucky draws, game stalls and much more. The programmes spanned from 7.00am to 3.00pm.
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