Corporates Race through FRIM for Frost & Sullivan's Frost the
Trail Charity Run
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia,
Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On
21 October 2012, 14 companies, 17
teams & 80 runners convened at the Kepong Botanical Garden
(KBG) area of the Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia (FRIM) for the
flag off of the 3rd annual Frost & Sullivan 'Frost
the Trail' run for corporate social responsibility.
'Frost the Trail' is a run aimed at raising funds for two
adopted charities, Pusat Kasih Sayang YWCA and Pusat Jagaan
Kanak-Kanak Kurang Upaya KIRTASH, as well as instilling an
appreciation for nature and the environment. Frost the Trail
collected a total of RM41,000 in 2012
and 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to the adopted
charities.
Frost the Trail KL Corporate Challenge 2012 saw teams of four
runners and individual runners each having to complete 8.1kms that
covers a lap around the scenic lake route of KBG, followed by a
track through the jungle and ending with a sprint over a rugged
track. The team winners were tabulated based on the time each team
of four managed to complete the circuit.
Mr. Gopal R, Vice President and Country Head for Frost &
Sullivan Malaysia said, "Frost the Trail is all about collaborative
participation with other corporate companies who are like minded in
wanting to give back to the community."
"The generous support of sponsors and participants will go a
long way in enabling the amazing individuals that run these
organisations to provide shelter, care and hope for the children.
We hope Frost the Trail will grow every year so that we are able to
increase awareness about these charities so more corporations and
individuals will get to know them and hopefully come forward to
help so there is sustained aid for them," he continued.
The event was graced by FRIM Director General Dato' Dr.
Abd Latif Mohmod, who applauded the
continuous support of Frost & Sullivan towards FRIM's efforts
to increase environmental awareness by having the Frost the Trail
event in FRIM which has recently been declared a National
Heritage.
"In our effort to conserve this National Heritage for future
generations, FRIM welcomes support, contribution and collaborations
with corporate bodies who share our values and objectives. The FRIM
campus has an amazing biodiversity and its lush green man
made forest holds carbon sinks that corporate bodies may
participate towards conservation by contributing in carbon offset,"
he said in his welcome speech.
Also in attendance was Mr. Aroop
Zutshi, Global President & Managing Partner of Frost
& Sullivan, Mr. Barry Bartlett,
Vice President of Frost & Sullivan, Mr. Manoj Menon, Partner & Frost & Sullivan
Asia Pacific Managing Director, and Mr. Kavan Mukhtyar, Partner,
Frost & Sullivan.
Companies who participated include Dimension Data, Ericsson, F5,
iFast, Infinity 21, ING, MITCOM, PEMANDU, PKT, RSM, Sime Darby
Property, TM Research & Development, Top 10 of Malaysia, and Yayasan Bursa Malaysia. Frost
& Sullivan were represented by individual runners Mr.
Manoj Menon, Mr. Kavan Mukhtyar, Mr.
Barry Bartlett, Mr. Gopal R and Mr.
Thomas Tay.
The winning team for Frost the Trail KL Corporate Challenge 2012
was Yayasan Bursa A, made up of runners Mak Chin Kow, Mathialagan
A/L R.Manikam, Johar Jurani and
Muhammad bin Ali. The silver medal
went to Ericsson A, with team members Nicolas Blixell, Erik Massakowski, Anders
Wannstrom and Tom Darell
while the bronze medal was presented to Yeo
Kee Voon, Carlos Leon,
Lim Boon Han and John Francis Tan Sun Kuan, of team Ericsson B.
In the individual category, Mr. Manoj
Menon of Frost & Sullivan took home the gold while
Kong Sieng Kim from MITCOM and
Ron Ho Swee King from F5 took the
silver and bronze, respectively.
Preceding the prize presentation ceremony and performances from
the charity beneficiaries, all participants had the opportunity to
mingle amongst peers, colleagues and acquaintances companies whilst
enjoying a breakfast buffet. There was a carnival atmosphere this
year at the event with charity stalls, a kid's golf setup, and
lucky draws.
Telekom Malaysia Research & Development is a Gold Donor
while Bursa Malaysia, Dimension Data, Ericsson, ING, and Sime Darby
Property are Silver Donors. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia
is a Supporting Organization while Spritzer is the Official Drink
sponsor.
Supporting Media include Business Today, Digital News Asia,
Infinity 21, MyMedicNews, Redberry, The Malaysian Reserve, The
Malay Mail, Unreserved and Top 10 of Malaysia.
A Cut Above, Adonis, Advert Fusion Design House, Concorde Hotel,
DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Embun Day Spa, Food Panda
Malaysia, I Love Discounts, Kidz@Golf, Pokka, and The Body Shop are
Supporting Partners.
To find out more about Frost the Trail KL Corporate Challenge
and its beneficiaries or to support this event as a donor, please
visit - http://www.frost-apac.com/frost-the-trail-kl/
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