AAGI targets 6,500 runners for AXA Heart In Action Run 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- AXA Affin General Insurance Bhd (AAGI) is targeting 6,500 runners to join AXA Heart in Action Run 2018.

Themed 'Together We Can Make A Difference', AAGI is focused on empowering Malaysians to advocate for important causes and practise healthy living habits.

There are two event categories, which are Actual Run at Anjung Floria in Putrajaya on Sept 30, and Virtual Run,which has been introduced for those who wish to show their support despite being unable to join the run.

Virtual runners can run at their own convenience at any location between Sept 24 and Oct 7 by sending a picture of themselves - running with their bib, date of run, time and distance - to register@score.my to obtain a medal.

AAGI and runners who have registered with AXA Hearts in Action Run 2018 will be contributing a total of RM50,000 to five non-governmental organisation (NGO) partners, namely WWF Malaysia, World Vision Malaysia, National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia, National Cancer Society Malaysia and Yayasan Jantung Malaysia.

Runners can choose from five coloured T-shirts - each representing a different cause - to show support for their choice.

AAGI chief executive officer, Emmanuel Nivet, said: "It was emotionally moving to see runners in multicoloured T-shirts running for a cause close to their hearts in the last three years.

"It is a clear demonstration of Malaysians who believe in coming together as a whole, in a platform that we, at AAGI, are proud to provide," he said in a statement today.

Registration is now open at www.axa.com.my/axa-hearts-in-action-run. Runners may follow AXA Affin Insurance Malaysia Facebook page for more updates.

--BERNAMA