"Your Steps, Their Smiles” Charity Run: A Celebration of Compassion and Unity

On December 14, 2024, the serene Kepong Metropolitan Park came alive with the “Your Steps, Their Smiles” Charity Run, an inspiring event organised by Hi-Bliss Hydrogen Therapy and co-organised by Pensonic. Designed to make a tangible impact, the run supported two admirable foundations: the Compassionate Care Foundation (CCF), which aids underprivileged individuals in regaining their health, and Protect and Save the Children (PSC), dedicated to advocating for victims of child sexual abuse.

The event brought together a vibrant crowd of about 1,000 participants, from families and fitness enthusiasts to corporate sponsors, all united by a shared purpose of creating change. The fun run featured two engaging distances—7km and 3.5km—ensuring something for everyone and also, to cater various fitness levels and ages.

YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, had the honour of flagging off the event, joined by distinguished guests Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Board of Director for Compassionate Care Foundation (CCF); Puan Suria Zainal, Board of Director for CCF and PSC; and Ms. Jayse Ong, Founder Member of CCF and Hi-Bliss.

Proceeds from the event will fund CCF’s hydrogen therapy programs for underserved communities and PSC’s child protection initiatives. Together, participants and organisers embodied the event's mission turning every step into a smile for those in need.

During the event, YB Tengku Zafrul presented tokens of appreciation to the compassionate sponsors in recognition of their generous support.

Major sponsors included IRCare Sdn Bhd (Hi-Bliss) as the event organiser, with Pensonic as the co- organiser. Other sponsors were, CPI Land Sdn Bhd, AmBank Group, Securities Commission Malaysia, HSBC Malaysia, CIMB Bank Berhad, Smart Tech Tank Sdn Bhd, Valmatic Engineering Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF), Kenzene Trading (M) Sdn Bhd, AFFIN Group, OCBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, and Wellwoud. The Edge Media Group Ticket sponsors included the Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI), AmBank Sports Club, Tomei and Gemco.

Other supporting partners were 100Plus, Janz Fitness, Posture Align, Simply Food Company, The Rehab & Physiotherapy, Glojas Specialist Clinic, Express Beauty Bar, BeWell Chiropractic, Physiomobile, Tit Tar Man Bone Setting Specialist, Celebrity Fitness, Vida, Total Image, Good Morning, Kimlun Sdn Bhd, Nilufar Pet & Aquatic, Philo Hair Studio and UCAN Marketing Sdn Bhd.

During his welcoming speech, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye underscored the importance of ensuring healthcare access for those in need. He remarked, “For many underprivileged individuals, proper healthcare remains financially unattainable. Through hydrogen therapy and our partnership with Hi-Bliss, CCF has enabled numerous individuals to reclaim healthy, pain-free, and active lives. The funds raised today will allow us to extend this support to even more people in need.”

In urging continued support for these causes, YB Tengku Zafrul reminded attendees: "The more help we give, the more compassion we are sowing into our society and the younger generation. Economic progress is meaningless if our vulnerable communities and children are not cared for. I hope all of you will continue to support CCF and PSC in their noble missions.”

He also encouraged Malaysians to emulate the compassion demonstrated by these NGOs, sharing MITI’s efforts through the “Skuad Kasih MITI” Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, aimed at addressing the needs of vulnerable communities.

Hi-Bliss Hydrogen Therapy, the main organiser of the event, presented a thoughtful token of appreciation in recognition of his support and attendance. The gesture included an adorable hamper from Wellwoud, one of the event sponsors, along with hydrogen therapy treatment sessions sponsored by the main organiser, reflecting their gratitude and commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations.

One of the key highlights of the event was the prize-giving ceremony for the top three winners in both the 3.5km and 7km categories. However, the moment everyone was eagerly anticipating was the lucky draw session. A total of 38 prizes were up for grabs, including 32 consolation prizes and top 5 prizes, generously sponsored by Hi-Bliss, Pensonic, and Wellwoud.

The ultimate showstopper was the Grand Prize—a Hi-Bliss Hydrogen Water Generator worth RM12,600. It was won by Tan Thiam Ong, who was overjoyed and beaming with excitement as they stepped forward to claim this remarkable prize. The award was presented by YAM Tunku Kamariah