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THE Penang branch of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) is holding a charity food fair on May 15 in Prai in a bid to raise RM120,000 to fund its 12-hour ambulance service in Permatang Tinggi.  The fair will be held from 10am to 2pm at the Chai Leng Park multipurpose hall.

State executive councillor Law Choo Kiang said the ambulance service had benefitted residents in central and south Seberang Prai. “The volunteers respond to calls from the police and hospitals to assist during emergencies including road accident victims,” he told a press conference on Sunday.  He added that part of the funds would be used for the training of members in first aid, pre-hospital care and rescue work.

Event organising committee chairman Datuk Lee Hean Guan said visitors to the fair can expect home-cooked food prepared by MRC members and their families. “Among others, food items donated by well-wishers and corporate bodies will also be on sale,” he said. He added the committee would implement the state government’s ‘No Plastic Bag Campaign’ at the event. “We appeal to those coming to the fair to bring their own bags and containers,” he said.

Coupons for the fair are being sold at the MRC chapters on Penang island and mainland at RM20 per booklet.  For details, call the Penang branch at 04-8275678.

“Our world. Your move.” Campaign
in conjunction with World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day

Date: May 8 & 9, 2010 (Sat & Sunday)
Time: 10am to 10pm
Venue: Queensbay mall, Penang

Activities:
FREE Health check, Humanitarian Exhibitions, Poster designs, Children coloring contests & First Aid simulation etc

The ‘Our world. Your move.’ campaign will be celebrating the enduring importance of Henry Dunant’s humanitarian gesture. In 2010, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is commemorating the 151 years anniversary of the battle of Solferino. we are also marking the 91st anniversary of the founding of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the 61st anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, which give protection to the most vulnerable people in times of war.

For details, kindly contact the Malaysian Red Crescent Penang Branch office at 604-8275678, 8286778 or visit www.ourworld-yourmove.org

Thank you!