Charity bowling to raise RM300,000.00

SHAH ALAM: The Rumah Aman Charity Bowling Event will take place on June 25 at 15 bowling alleys simultaneously in the Klang Valley.

Rumah Aman Orphanage and Welfare hopes to raise RM300,000 to build its second orphanage and welfare home Rumah Aman 2, and make an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records as the biggest charity bowling event to be held in the country.

"We have booked 20 lanes each at 15 bowling alleys. We expect 300 teams of four bowlers each," said Rumah Aman (Shah Alam) founder and chairman Abdul Rehman Dakri.

"I urge individuals to take part and help orphans and needy children to break away from the vicious cycle of poverty."

Rumah Aman (Shah Alam) is the welfare foundation that manages Rumah Aman Orphanage and Welfare Home, a full-fledged orphanage caring for 30 orphans and children from poor families aged between 6 and 12. They will be sheltered until they turn 18.

Rehman said the construction of Rumah Aman 2, at Sungai Buloh Country Resort, Saujana Utama, started in November last year.

"The land was a gift. Over the last three years, we raised about RM1 million for the project and we need to raise RM1.8 million more. We hope to complete the project in February next year."

Rehman thanked the bowling alleys for their participation. Pin Junction at e-Curve, Cineleisure, Mutiara Damansara and Mines Bowl at The Mines are sponsoring the games for the event, while the other have given discounts.

"We have 26 volunteers organising the charity event, and we need at least 75 more to assist us now and on event day.

"It's an opportunity to take part in a good cause and a record-breaking feat at the same time.

"We also hope corporations and individuals will come forward as event sponsors or part sponsors."

"The participating fee of RM1,000.00 per team and all sponsorships in cash or kind are tax deductible.

The closing date for registration is April 30.

For details on how to participate or contribute to the event, go to www.rumahaman.com or bowlforcharity.blogspot.com .

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