Local celebrities help promote Frost the Trail myMercyRun 2017

PETALING JAYA: Local celebrities are lending a hand in promoting Mercy Malaysia's Frost the Trail myMercyRun 2017.
The aid agency is organising the run with its partner Frost & Sullivan Malaysia, a business consulting firm, on July 22 at the Kepong Botanical Park.
Celebrities like Noh Salleh, Atilia, Izmarezam, Azmi Gme and Hanim Joufry have taken to social media to promote the run.
Most of them like Noh Salleh is using his Instagram profile @mohammadnohbinsalleh to promote the run and get more participation from his fans, he has 250,000 followers.
The run which aims to have 700 registered runners, so far have about 300 participants.
This year's charity run is themed "Warm the Hearts", as inspired by both organisations' common compassion for humanity.
"We are excited to co-organise the Frost the Trail myMercyRun 2017 together with Frost & Sullivan Malaysia for the first time. This is a welcomed partnership following the company's generous support of our humanitarian efforts in the previous Frost the Trail event where Mercy Malaysia was the sole beneficiary.
"Last year, the funds were channelled to support our School Preparedness Programme in Johor which benefited 380 students from 10 schools. This year, we aim to continue providing aid to those in need, both locally and globally," said Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah, honorary secretary, Mercy Malaysia.
Thomas Tay, senior director and organising chairman, Frost & Sullivan Singapore added, "This will be Frost & Sullivan Malaysia's second year supporting Mercy Malaysia where all of the proceeds will be channelled to the non-profit organisation. We once again look forward to witnessing the coming together of members of the public and the corporate community to champion a cause that we hold dear to our hearts."
The charity run features three race categories; 2.5km (Fun Run), 5km (Team) and 8km (Individual) to cater to runners of various fitness levels.
Participation in the run is priced at RM250 per individual.
Participants have the option of registering individually or in teams of four, as they race through a range of outdoor terrains after being flagged off simultaneously.
Under the Team category, the combined completion time of all four members will determine their final position at the end of the race. Top three winning teams and individuals will be presented with a medal.