Kota Kinabalu: The Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (KPR) is set to colour the city pink once again with the flag off of its 11th signature Mother’s Day Walk Abreast at Padang Merdeka on May 7.The association’s president Datin Lucilla Pang led a delegation of KPR Exco members in a courtesy call to Mayor Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip to brief her on KPR’s preparation for the upcoming event.
Lucilla said the annual walk was aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness among the public and to raise funds for the association’s community activities.
KPR’s Patron, the Head of State’s Consort Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni is expected to grace the event and participate in the 5KM fun walk as she had done in previous years.
Organising Chairperson Annie Chin said KPR is expecting the attendance of some 2,000 people and she invited the public to participate and register early for the walk.
She said there are attractive goodie bags to be given away while cash prizes will be up for grabs for the most creative pinkest dressed participants as well as lucky draw prizes.
More importantly, Annie hoped that the public can show their support and offer encouragement to patients battling breast cancer to have hope and never give up.
Annie said another fundraiser is the “Go Bald for Charity” where individuals can shave off their heads as an expression of support for cancer patients and their families.
“You can help by getting donations from your family and friends by shaving off your hair.
“To register, visit us (on our Facebook page) Sabah Kinabalu Pink ribbon or email us at kinabalupinkribbon@gmail. com,” she said.
