KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) — The highly anticipated annual Orchid Run event by the Association of Wives and Women Employees of PETRONAS (PETRONITA) returns this year with the theme “Step Up to Inspire”, aimed at supporting mental health whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the nation, its 6th edition will take the form of a virtual run where participants are required to complete a 15km run and achieve a target of 20,000 steps at their convenience between 5th December and 13th December 2020.
Organised in collaboration with BookDoc app, the primary objective of the virtual Orchid Run is to raise funds for the Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA). The funds will be contributed to schools with the aim of better equipping the teachers in managing the students’ mental health needs by upskilling them with Mental Health Aid. The contribution allows MMHA to support schools in focusing on the necessary interventions to improve social connections amongst students and the environment they are in, particularly in the current pandemic situation.
