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Glorious day for SK Lemoi after receiving MU football gears, thanks to Shekhinah

Glorious day for SK Lemoi after receiving MU football gears, thanks to Shekhinah

The Star18 hours ago

Happy faces: SK Lemoi students posing after receiving the goods.
PETALING JAYA: It was a glorious day for students at the Lemoi Primary School in in Cameron Highlands, Pahang after receiving unexpected 'windfall'.
Public relations agency ShekhinahPR and Southeast Asia's leading football marketing consultancy, ProEvents donated exclusive Manchester United football gear from the recent Asean All-Stars match to the students.
The contribution included official match-used equipment from the high-profile game held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium last month, now gifted to a rural school where football passion runs deep.
They also received 15 brand new pairs of football boots to the school's players.
The heartwarming initiative is aimed at fuelling dreams and building grassroots talent within the indigenous Orang Asli community.
SK Lemoi, home to a spirited football team known as The Botaks, represents a remote community of Orang Asli students whose love for the game defies the odds of geography and limited resources.
The symbolic handover took place during an intimate yet meaningful dinner event in Kuala Lumpur, celebrating unity, hope, and the universal language of football.
Speaking on the initiative, Christopher Raj, chief executive officer of ShekhinahPR, expressed the agency's unwavering belief in the transformative power of sport.
"We believe that sport has the power to change lives. Through this contribution, we hope to spark passion, build confidence, and encourage these young children to pursue their football dreams with pride and purpose.
"Seeing their faces light up while receiving boots and gear used by Manchester United in their match against Asean All-Stars truly moved us.
"This isn't just a donation – it's a statement that they belong, that they matter, and that they are part of the global football family."
Christopher also reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to SK Lemoi, noting the agency's continued support over the years through sports kits and jerseys, the latest of which was contributed earlier in March.

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Happy faces: SK Lemoi students posing after receiving the goods. PETALING JAYA: It was a glorious day for students at the Lemoi Primary School in in Cameron Highlands, Pahang after receiving unexpected 'windfall'. Public relations agency ShekhinahPR and Southeast Asia's leading football marketing consultancy, ProEvents donated exclusive Manchester United football gear from the recent Asean All-Stars match to the students. The contribution included official match-used equipment from the high-profile game held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium last month, now gifted to a rural school where football passion runs deep. They also received 15 brand new pairs of football boots to the school's players. The heartwarming initiative is aimed at fuelling dreams and building grassroots talent within the indigenous Orang Asli community. SK Lemoi, home to a spirited football team known as The Botaks, represents a remote community of Orang Asli students whose love for the game defies the odds of geography and limited resources. The symbolic handover took place during an intimate yet meaningful dinner event in Kuala Lumpur, celebrating unity, hope, and the universal language of football. Speaking on the initiative, Christopher Raj, chief executive officer of ShekhinahPR, expressed the agency's unwavering belief in the transformative power of sport. "We believe that sport has the power to change lives. Through this contribution, we hope to spark passion, build confidence, and encourage these young children to pursue their football dreams with pride and purpose. "Seeing their faces light up while receiving boots and gear used by Manchester United in their match against Asean All-Stars truly moved us. "This isn't just a donation – it's a statement that they belong, that they matter, and that they are part of the global football family." Christopher also reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to SK Lemoi, noting the agency's continued support over the years through sports kits and jerseys, the latest of which was contributed earlier in March.

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