CIR Lifestyle
Manulife once again brings thousands of visitors to Siem Reap as the principal sponsor of the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (AWHM) 2024. This year, the event garnered even more attention with the participation of Prime Minister Hun Manet, who ran alongside 14,370 runners from 87 countries, achieving the event highest attendance record. This year’s theme of “Where will better take you” highlighted Manulife’s commitment to helping people in Cambodia live healthier, more active lives, and contributing to the local economy.
Manulife has been the principal sponsor of the annual run through the UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. With the support of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia, Manulife once again spearheaded a fundraising campaign to support the Angkor Hospital for Children underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to its Impact Agenda and to empowering sustained community health and well-being, and education for children in Cambodia.
In celebration of Manulife’s 11 th year sponsoring the marathon, US$110,000 was raised through donations and Manulife’s donation matching program, bringing Manulife’s total support for AHC to over $760,000 since 2015. This year’s fundraising will go towards sustaining the health of the community through supporting AHC’s life-saving Trauma and Critical Care Centre, ensuring that nearly 1,800 severely injured or ill children in Cambodia will receive the immediate, life-saving care they need at AHC.
Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Asia, said “I’m delighted to see close to 200 Manulife staff joining runners from all over the world to participate in this year’s event. As the principal sponsor of the Angkor Wat Half Marathon over the past 11 years and a long-time partner for the Angkor Hospital for Children, our sponsorship is aimed at supporting people in Cambodia to develop habits of living healthier lives and bringing economic benefit to local communities. It is a key element of our Impact Agenda, staying true to our mission and creating a better tomorrow for our business, our communities, and the planet.”
Rotha Chan, CEO and General Manager, Manulife Cambodia, added, “Today’s success reflects Manulife’s position as a trusted partner for progress for our employees, our customers, and people in Cambodia. We are proud to contribute to the growth of local economy and tourism – improving the well-being of the people and the communities that are indigenous to and live and work in the Angkor World Heritage Site. I look forward to many more years of successful marathons and impact for our community.”
H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Senior Minister and President of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) thanked Manulife for being a long-term trusted partner. He stated, “The cooperation between the NOCC and Manulife has promoted the Olympic spirit and athleticism in Cambodia. Manulife is a great partner and serves as a good model for other companies in Cambodia, exemplifying social responsibility in the communities in which they operate. Manulife’s long-term generosity and commitment have made a positive impact on thousands of lives through our programs and medical services. We are honored to have them as our partner over the past 10 years and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future,” shared, Dr. Ngoun Chanpheaktra, AHC’s CEO and Hospital Director.
