SMARTER Gets Over $5,000 Donation From HSBC
By Helena M Mahathir

Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC yesterday presented a contribution of $5,135 to SMARTER Association, Brunei (Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources) as part of its continuous efforts to engage with and help the local community.

The funds were raised during the recent HSBC Premier Garden Party charity sale held in conjunction with the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts' Club (RREC) Tour of Borneo leg in Brunei. The charity items sold during the event included limited edition RREC caps, mugs and t-shirts.

On hand to present the cheque was Dyg Hjh Normah binti Hj Ismail, Co-chairperson of HSBC's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

Representing SMARTER Association was Malai HajiAbdullah bin Malai Haji Othman, President of the association.

The presentation ceremony took place at SMARTER premises in Sengkurong.

"It has always been HSBC's commitment to be able to support special children particularly in the field of education.

This contribution demonstrates the support and commitment to help the community and in particular the special needs children in Brunei Darussalam," said Dyg Hajah Normah.

Malai Haji Abdullah thanked HSBC for being instrumental in organising the charity sale event and for their strong and continuous support of SMARTER Brunei.

"The collection will be used to finance the running of two Autism Spectrum Disorder Centres, which provides Early Intervention Programmes for autistic children," said Malai Haji Abdullah.

"SMARTER Brunei is a non-profit organisation and the operations of our centres rely heavily on public generosity.

I hope other organisations will come forward to support us and follow the gesture demonstrated by HSBC," added Malai Haji Abdullah.

For more information on SMARTER Brunei, log on to www.smarterbrunei.org.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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