The 2004 Charity Squash Challenge

Ever thought of playing against some of the world’s best players or the top Malaysian squash players? Well, here’s your chance!!! Choose to play Nicol David or Ong Beng Hee or Azlan Iskandar and other Malaysian National Squash Players or choose to play the world #3, world #10 or world #29 squash players!!! So come test your squash talent, or simply have the thrill of playing against some big names in the sport. See you at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre!!!! This Squash Challenge is organised to raise funds for Protect & Save the Children (PSC). It is an NGO that raises public awareness against child sexual abuse as well as to provide counseling services to such children. Event A charity squash tournament, where members of the public pay a charitable amount to play against the nations’ top squash players. All proceeds will go to Protect and Save the Children, a non-profit organization that offers counseling and therapy to victims of child sexual abuse and raises awareness in the community and the government to help prevent it. Details National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil 21st August 2004 1000 hours – 1800 hours Objectives To raise RM20,000 for P.S. the Children Inauguration of the Malaysian Squash Team as spokespersons against child sexual abuse. Play Format (A) – Center court 6 top players will play in the center court. Each participant gives a minimum donation of RM100 to play a 9-point match with the player of their choice. A quota of 10 participants per player will be set, therefore participants will be registered on a first come first serve basis with priority given to the higher bidding participant (participants are encouraged to source for their own sponsors for their game). The players*: Nicol David – M’sian #1 Wael El-Hindi – World #29 Ong Beng Hee – M’sian #1 Azlan Iskandar – M’sian #2 Thierry Lincou – World #3 Gregory Gaultier – World #10 Play Format (B) – side courts Two teams of 5 national players of all age groups will play simultaneously on 5 side courts for two sessions per team (1 hour per session). Participants give a minimal donation of RM10 for a 9 point game with a random player. Maximum number of participants is 100. * The top 6 players will also be playing participants on the side courts for a minimum donation of RM50 per game. Format A & B will be run simultaneously. The top 6 players will be take turns playing one hour sessions on the Center Court, and will be available on the side courts for another hour at a minimum donation of RM50 per game. Parties Involved P.S. the Children – organizer and beneficiary M’sian Squash Association – Venue and Logistics coordination National Players – spokespersons and key players Interested parties can email fareea@hotmail.com or contact the numbers below to get the registration form. Deadline is by 17th August. Brief Information About P.S. The Children P.S The Children is a non-profit organization that offers counseling and therapy to victims of child sexual abuse and raises awareness in the community and the government to help prevent it. We go to schools, orphanages and community centres to educate children about sexual abuse before it happens and gives them the courage and knowledge to seek help when needed. Besides preventive work, our organization believes in the therapeutic treatment of children. We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to heal in order to move on, reach its full potential, and thrive in society. Therapeutic intervention service for children in Malaysia is still at its infancy stage. P.S. the Children hopes to promote the changes society must make to protect and enhance the quality of children’s lives so that imbued with a deep sense of their own dignity and uniqueness, children who have been sexually abused and exploited can rebuild whole selves and move on from their traumatic experiences. For more information, please contact Protect and Save The Children Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur 2nd Floor, Bangunan GB No 66C, Jalan Petaling Utama 9 Taman Petaling Utama 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603-778 44 344/ 55 Fax: +603-778 44 322 E-Mail: protect@psthechildren.org Web: www.psthechildren.org