By Richard Joseph
SEGAMAT, Johor – A charity walk organised by the post centennial committee of the Church of St Philip successfully raised RM30,913 to support underprivileged students residing at the Canossian Home in Segamat.
The fundraising event aimed to assist students from the B40 income group in their pursuit of education. The initiative received overwhelming support from donors both locally and abroad, including contributions from Malaysia, the United States, Germany, and Singapore.
A cheque representing the amount raised was presented to Sr Christie Ho of the Canossian Convent during a simple ceremony held at the parish after Mass. The presentation was made by organising chairman, Louis Vincent, with post centennial committee chairman Benedict Pang and parish priest, Fr Paul Wong, in attendance.
The committee expressed gratitude to all benefactors and supporters whose generosity made the initiative a success. Special appreciation was extended to Benedict Pang, James Paul Raj, and Joseph George for their dedication and teamwork in organising the event.
The post centennial committee thanked everyone who contributed, reaffirming its commitment to uplifting the educational journey of students in need through ongoing acts of compassion and service. – Herald Malaysia
