Olak aims to support children in Klang with potential in sports but lacking financial ability to pursue their interest.
SMK La Salle Klang, a landmark school in Selangor, has long produced successful students across multiple generations.
Its Latin motto “Lux Luceat Vobis” (Let your light shine) has inspired many even after graduation.
One such group, the Old Lasallians Association Klang Alumni (Olak) uses that motto as inspiration for the Olak Olympian Fun Run 2025 taking place on Aug 17 at the SMK La Salle Klang school field.
The event aims to raise funds for students in Klang who lack the financial means to pursue their sporting dreams.
Olak vice-president Datuk Surendran Menon said the event sought to bring students and parents together while raising funds for the cause.
“In the good old days, we had numerous sports activities in school,” said Surendran.
“At present, there are children in Klang with some potential in sports, but they lack financial support to pursue their interest. For instance, they might not be able to purchase essential equipment like football shoes.
Olak president Ho King Min flanked by Surendran (right) and secretary K. Selvarajah at SMK La Salle Klang. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
“The alumni want to do their part to raise funds that will be used to buy these sports necessities.
“The funds will benefit students from our school and others in Klang, identified by their respective sports teachers.
“We hope to assist between 50 and 100 students,” said Surendran.
The funds, he said, would also support an outreach programme for the underprivileged.
He said SMK La Salle Klang had a strong tradition of excellence in both sports and academics.
He cited former national footballer Datuk R. Arumugam, also known as “Spiderman”, who hailed from Klang.
“Selayang MP William Leong was also a La Salle student and a good athlete during his school years,” he added.
“We all enjoyed sports and spent a lot of time training. “Team sports help build team spirit and soft skills.
“There are students who are more academically inclined, while some are into sports and they need to be given the opportunity to excel too,” said Surendran.
He added that the school had educated multiple generations from the same families, and they hope to bring the community together in the fun run.
Last year, at Olak’s reunion dinner, RM70,000 was donated for the fun run by the alumni, CJ Century Logistics Holdings Bhd founder Datuk Richard Phua Sin Mo and its chief executive officer Steven Teow Choo Hing.
Organising chairman Eapen Thomas said they hoped to have at least 1,000 participants for the event.
The public could also contribute without taking part in the run, he said.
The basic student package is RM40, which includes a T-shirt, medal and goodie bag.
For participants aged 18 and above, the basic package is RM60.
Premium packages are also available at RM250 (Premium), RM500 (Olak Warrior) and RM1,000 (Olak Warrior Legend).
To register, visit ticket2u.com.my/event/43011/olak-klang-olympian-fun-run-2025
For details, contact Eapen at 016-302 8336.
