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About Kinabalu Park
Nestled in the northern region of the island of Borneo, Kinabalu Park stands as a majestic testament to the marvels of nature. Encompassing an awe-inspiring landscape of towering peaks, lush valleys, and rich biodiversity, this 1st UNESCO World Heritage site is a haven for adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife lovers alike. Renowned for Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, Kinabalu Park offers a unique and unforgettable experience that beckons travelers from across the globe.
Kinabalu Park holds the prestigious honor of being the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia, a distinction that further accentuates its significance on the global stage. This recognition was granted in the year 2000, acknowledging the park’s exceptional natural and cultural value, and cementing its place among the world’s most cherished protected areas.
Kinabalu Park boasts an extraordinary array of flora and fauna, making it a paradise for nature lovers. The park is home to over 4,500 species of plants, including the iconic Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower. Visitors can also encounter a remarkable diversity of animal species, such as the Bornean orangutan, clouded leopard, and countless endemic bird species. The park’s unique combination of lowland, montane, and alpine ecosystems has contributed to this astounding biodiversity.
the charity run
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Sabah, Kinabalu Park sets the stage for an extraordinary event with a noble cause – the Kinabalu Park Charity Run. Organized by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges in collaboration with Sabah Parks and Kinabalu Geopark, this annual run aims to make a difference in the lives of thousands of underprivileged children and communities residing in rural areas of Pitas, Kudat, and beyond. With your participation and support, we can create a world where every child has a chance to dream, learn, and thrive, and where the community receives the care and dignity they deserve.
The Cause: Empowering Vulnerable Communities
The reality for many children in rural areas of Sabah is one of unimaginable hardships – lacking access to basic necessities, education, healthcare, and the comfort of compassionate care. The Kinabalu Park Charity Run seeks to address these pressing issues and bring about positive change in the lives of these children and communities.
The organizers
Aspiring Kinabalu Geopark
The aspiring Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark (aKUGGp) is located in the north-western part of Sabah, Malaysia. The area covers three districts: Kota Belud, Kota Marudu and part of Ranau. The aspiring Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark covers an area of 4,750 km2. It covers the entire district of Kota Marudu (1,775 km2), Kota Belud (1,386.52 km2) and part of Ranau district (1,588 km2).
Sabah Parks
Sabah Parks is a governmental entity dedicated to the conservation, management, and protection of the natural wonders in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Established in 1964, the agency plays a crucial role in safeguarding the region’s diverse ecosystems, unique wildlife, and cultural heritage. As the guardian of several national parks, including the renowned Kinabalu Park, Sabah Parks is at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism and preserving Sabah’s natural treasures for future generations.
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Embracing an organic evolution spanning decades, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges has been the operator in these World Heritage Sites and blossomed into an emblem of intuitive and pioneering hospitality. Each of 4 Sutera Sanctuary Lodges’ captivating destinations, has been propelled by a profound purpose: to immerse guests in an unrivaled realm of service and experiences, setting an unparalleled standard of excellence, to nurture the local community and complimenting the beauty of the World Heritage Sites.
Beneficiaries
The Starfish mandate is to educate, elevate and empower rural communities in East Malaysia. We do this through:
- Educating the young by providing infrastructure and facilities for them to attend school.
- Elevating income through providing agriculture expertise.
- Empowering communities by setting up business opportunities and training facilities for rural entrepreneurs.
At Starfish Foundation, we acknowledge that rural community development work is far reaching and the positive results are often seen only over an extended period of time. With this in mind, we have established two yardsticks to help us determine our work and the projects we are involved in. The two yardsticks are sustainability and impact.
Our projects have sustainable models that ensure that after the successful implementation and involvement of Starfish’s support, these local communities are empowered and have the right structures in places to continue to thrive even after the completion of a project. Sustainability starts with understanding the communities and people we work with. We work very hard to engage them at every level and hopefully, through our conversations and partnership, we are able to groom champions within these communities for the next generation.
The impact of our work is measured over time – whether it is helping to alleviate poverty or improve access to education – our projects are measured so that we can continue to close the gaps, innovate new models for change and record successes.
Achieving these two requires a lot of ground work (partnership), networking (collaboration) and mentoring (leadership) – of which Starfish strives to do in all our projects.
Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu in 1994 and registered as a charitable organization in 1998 to provide Palliative Care to patients with incurable advanced cancers in and around Kota Kinabalu.
Under the guidance of “Father of Palliative Care”, Datuk Dr Ranjit and “Mother of Palliative Care”, Datin Dr Molly, Palliative Care Association have been operating for fifteen years from “Rumah PCA ”. Palliative Care Association has a core staff of a Nurse Manager, one Medical Doctor, four full time Nurses Coordinators, one Administrative Secretary, a Driver and over 70 volunteers consisting of doctors, nurses and lay volunteers; who provide care for patients at home at any one time encompassing:
- Control of pain and distressing symptoms
- Training the primary caregiver and family to look after the patient at home
- Loan equipment and other accessories to be used at home, at their own comfort.
- Support the Palliative Care Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital for management of their patients at home
- Day Care facilities which currently runs on every Thursday at “Rumah PCA” providing patients with massage, chat, home cooked food and drinks, games and entertainment, portrait painting, relaxing exercises and counseling.
- Empowering other district hospitals in Sabah in implementing Palliative Care Services and act as a catalyst for the growth of the movement in Sabah and Malaysia. The main aim is to bring relief to all patients suffering with advanced cancer and their families. To minimize and reduce their suffering, from pain and other distressing symptoms induced by the disease.
- Public awareness of this basic human need is an integral part of our service
HOW TO PLAY A PART?
Contribution of RM1,800
Event Sponsorship Form
Event Date – 9 November 2024, Saturday | Event Time – 7.00AM to 12.00PM
Please complete this form, make a copy for your records, and return with your payment to: B-G-09, Block B, Ground Floor, Sutera Avenue, Lorong Lebuh Sutera, Sembulan, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah or email to marcom@suterasanctuarylodges.com.my
Payment Options: Please make sure to indicate the payment method of the sponsorship and send us a copy of the payment receipt as a reference. All payment must be made before the 31st October 2024.
- +60 17 833 2366
- Once registration has been duly processed, there will be strictly no refunds for Participants who do not eventually take part in the Event for whatever reason.
- The Organiser reserves the right to limit and/or refuse entry to the Event without giving any reason and/or notice. The Organiser also reserves the right at its absolute discretion to exclude or disqualify any participants whom the Organiser opines to be acting in any manner which is against the interest of the Organiser or the Event or which is in violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Event or in case of (suspicion of) foul play or fraud. It is the duty and responsibility of the Participant to ensure his/her legal eligibility to participate in the Event.
- The Organiser reserves the right to cancel, defer and/or add any Event category without prior notice to the Participant.
- Participant is strictly not allowed to transfer their Event entry to another party or change the Event categories after his/her registration has confirmed.
- Participant agrees to accept promotional materials / items from the Organiser whether in relation to the Event or otherwise.
- Registration fees will be charged in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
- (1) ONE Running slot will ONLY be entitled to participants that have contributed a minimum of RM1,800.
