PETALING JAYA: Around 100 folks turned up to a haircut charity event held by Marang MCA division that managed to gather RM11,333 within the one-day event.
The division’s ladies chief Monna Ong stated that the haircut exercise was chosen as a inventive manner to increase funds, which was extra reasonably priced and handy as opposed to a typical gala dinner.
“This is one of our creative ways to raise funds, as opposed to the usual gala dinner style fundraising events,” she stated.
The charity event held on the occasion’s division constructing in Marang, Terengganu, went on for a day on Friday (May 13), with 4 skilled hairstylists giving haircuts to the native residents right here.
The prospects who got here for the haircuts have been inspired to donate any sum of money to help the cause.
Ong added that the funds collected could be channelled to the UTAR University hospital, and as a manner to have interaction the locals.
“This was the first time in the history of the Marang MCA division to hold such an event.
“Our objective is to create awareness, inspire people about the current fund raising projects for UTAR university hospital, and at the same time connect with the local community,” she added.
Not stopping at only one event, Ong stated comparable philanthropic occasions could be held by the physique in efforts to assist the needy and to help training.
“Marang MCA divisions have two main focus areas, which are education and helping those in need.
“Fundraising for the hospital matches our objectives, in which we would continue to contribute our effort towards this cause,” she stated.
