2008 Olympic Day Run

Held on 29 June 2008 from 7am to 9am, the 2008 Olympic Day Run launched by McDonald’s®, its corporate partners and the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) is part of our continuous effort in promoting a Balanced, Active Lifestyle among Malaysians. This year’s run marks yet another important milestone for McDonald’s® as it is held in the year of the 2008 Olympic Games.

Present at the event were the Deputy President of OCM; Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr. Mani Jegathesan, Honorary Secretary of OCM; Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Sieh Kok Chi, Managing Director of McDonald’s® Malaysia; Azmir Jaafar and Vice President of McDonald’s® Malaysia; Stephen Chew.

Azmir Jaafar affirmed McDonalds’® efforts at a media gathering held at Kota Damansara on 3rd June 2008, “McDonald’s® is dedicated to promoting a balanced, active lifestyle amongst the public and this global event is a manifestation of our commitment to creating a larger awareness on the importance of leading an active lifestyle for the sake of our well-being”.

Deputy President of OCM, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr. Mani Jegathesan, emphasised the importance of keeping fit, “To complete such run, a participant needs to be fit and energetic, as well as displays determination and perseverance”. He also stated that keeping fit is important as it gives participants more energy during their daily life.

With almost 3,000 participants this year, this marks the biggest Olympic Day Run event since its inception in 2004. This year’s winners took home attractive prizes sponsored by McDonald’s® and its corporate partners, medals and a certificate of participation. All participants also received an exclusive Olympic Day Run t-shirt and cap.