Public urged to sign up for GoBald satellite shave on Aug 18 in Sibu

Song (centre), Boon (second right) and others showing event publicity posters.

By William Isau

SIBU, July 9: Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) is calling on the public here to support its satellite GoBald 2024 event.

This satellite shave will take place on Sunday, Aug 18, from 9am to 2pm at Grolite Headquarters.

SCCS event executive Boon Siew Ting told at a press conference today that bunkering cargo business operator Grolite Group is partnering the society for the said satellite shave.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Grolite. One of the main goals of the GoBald campaign is to raise funds to provide better care and support for children fighting cancer and their families. Supporting the childhood cancer cause means working towards greater awareness, improved treatments, and better support services to increase survival rates,” she said.

The society urged the public to join the event and make a difference in the lives of children with cancer. Every contribution counts in achieving the overall campaign goal of raising RM1 million to support the children and their families.

Participants must raise a minimum of RM50 to shave their heads and will receive an exclusive event t-shirt. Those interested may register at bit.ly/GB24Grolite. Registration closes on Aug 5.

Businesses or organisations interested in Corporate Social Responsibility projects or satellite shaves may contact the SCCS team at 01139276553 or email [email protected]

Grolite director Sandra Song said they are targeting to raise RM20,000 to support SCCS services and also to provide new
medical equipment for childhood cancer patients at Sibu Hospital.

During the event, participants may take a range of complimentary health tests, supported by PMG Pharmacy, where successful blood donors are entitled to a free Shell fuel voucher and other freebies.

Last year, the GoBald campaign raised over RM900,000 with over 160 participants shaving their heads. This year, SCCS aims to raise RM1 million and shave 500 heads.

Funds raised will support SCCS’s annual operating expenses of about RM2 million, including a budgeted RM920,000 for medical aid, of which over RM630,000 has already been incurred this year alone. — DayakDaily