Transforming Life
Through Sports

About Us

Care2Run was founded in 2015 as a non-profit social enterprise. Our aim is to transform differently-abled young people and young people from under-served communities to become tomorrow’s leaders via evidence-based adaptive sports programmes. Among our current partners and collaborators are schools under the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation, as well as the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaya and the University of Tsukuba (Japan).

Our Vision

To provide world-class inclusive developmental programmes for the differently-abled community to be gainfully employed.

Our Mission

We give our utmost best to build a world-class team that consistently upholds Care2Run’s values. Fundamentally, we not only aim to sustain ourselves but also to grow internationally.

Our Culture

Care2Run is committed to being a compassionate, driven and adaptive organisation. We apply the scientific evidence derived from numerous research sources on our programmes to ensure our techniques are up to date and relevant.

Programmes

Discover Our Programme

We offer a range of one-on-one sports mentoring programmes for young people aged six and above.

As of August 2025, the Care2Run Coaching Team has served...

25

SCHOOLS &
ORGANISATIONS

2

COLLABORATORS &
PARTNERS

100

PARTICIPANTS

2

SPONSORS &
BENEFACTOR

2

PROGRAMMES &
COURSES

100

HOURS OF HIGH
IMPACT COACHING

Latest Events

Care2run collaboration with XD School for a programme called Smartphone Photography & Videography Series

Friday, 18th Jul 2025 | Sri Eden x XD School x Care2Run 

Smartphone Photography & Videography Series

Recently, XD School partnered with Care2Run and collaboratively teamed up with Sri Eden’s teachers for a two-day beginner photography session.

Care2Run teamed up with Orange Business for a team building programme.

Saturday, 17th May 2025 | Orange Business x Care2Run

Corporate Citizenship Programme

As part of our commitment to inclusive engagement, Care2Run teamed up with Orange Business for a unique team-building day rooted in play, creativity, and connection.

Care2Run teamed up with ParkCity Medical Center for a programme to help the neurodiverse and their families

Monday, 19th May 2025 | ParkCity Medical Centre x Care2Run

Community Day: Advancing Neurodiversity

In a shared effort to promote inclusion, Care2Run partnered with ParkCity Medical Centre to support and celebrate neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Thursday, 3rdMay 2025 | Care2Run


Care2Run Urban Camping Experience

Urban Camping combines practical skills like tent setup and fire-starting with playful activities like bubble play and body-mind exercises.

Care2Run in Media

Making a difference

Experiential learning helps special needs individuals gain skills, confidence, and joy through hands-on activities and real-world experiences. Care2Run, founded by Prem Kumar, runs programmes like ‘Nature Bingo’, ‘Urban Camping’, and the KL Bar Run to build teamwork, resilience, and friendships beyond the classroom.

2025

2025

Invaluable Victory | KL Bar Run 2025

The KL Bar Run 2025 marked its 10th year by welcoming a record number of PWD participants, trained by Care2Run and supported by 54 volunteer mentors. The 46 special-needs runners, aged 9–36, showcased inclusiveness, teamwork, and determination. Sponsors provided race packs and shoes, making the day one of joy and achievement.

Charity run empowers special needs children

The KL Bar Run 2024 saw 30 special-needs participants join over a thousand lawyers, coached by Care2Run and guided by volunteer pacers. The event promoted inclusiveness and transformation for youths with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome, with strong support from sponsors and parents.

2024

2024

KL Bar Run 2024

Care2Run kicked off 2024 with the KL Bar Run at Metropolitan Park, Kepong, where 10 relay teams and 48 runners took part, supported by family, friends, and generous sponsors like Zarina Loh & Wong and Kevin Wong & Partners.

KL Bar Run 2023

On January 15, Care2Run kicked off 2023 with the KL Bar Run at Metropolitan Park, Kepong, featuring 10 relay teams and 40 runners, supported by family, friends, and sponsors like Zarina Loh & Wong and Kevin Wong & Partners.

2023

2022

Special Olympics Selangor

On May 22, 2022, Care2Run and Xtraordinary Digital School joined forces with Special Olympics Selangor for the State Games. This marked one of their first post-pandemic physical events. During the event, young athletes participated in various sports, showcasing resilience and joy. Above all, the event beautifully captured their strength, determination, and spirit.

World Down Syndrome Day with ORKIDS

On 21st March, which is World Down Syndrome Day, Care2Run collaborated with ORKIDS to raise awareness about Down syndrome and support their organisation. As a result, 100 portraits and nine videos of children from ORKIDS were produced. Over the course of ten days, the team poured their hearts into the project to make this feat possible.

2021

2020

#TheLITEBreakfast

Grateful for the opportunity to represent Care2Run at LITE Malaysia. While others may shy away, they embrace the most under-served and often forgotten members of the community — youngsters with autism, youngsters with Down syndrome, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Training Centres For People With Autism

Care2Run aims to support differently-abled young people to be more active, and sociable. 

2020

2020

Teen on Autism Spectrum is now a confident Care2Run Junior Coach

Mikhail Raul, 17, has Asperger’s syndrome and was bullied in school despite his love for learning. His mother enrolled him in Care2Run, where he built confidence and became a Junior Coach. He now attends coding classes and dreams of turning his passion into a career. A scholarship from the RYTHM Foundation supports his journey.

Improving Lives Through Exercise

A healthy body, a healthy mind. Find out how Care2Run uses sports to help those with learning challenges.

2019

2017

Running For Life

On January 16, 2018, Care2Run supported 34 under-served and special-needs children in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon at Dataran Merdeka, with race options of 3km, 5km, and 10km. Guided by 36 mentors—including volunteers, teachers, and cancer survivors from the UMMC Support Group—the children completed the run successfully. Notably, the event was featured in The Star newspaper.

Care2Run by Project H.O.P.E

Care2Run representatives, Denise and Sandra, were featured on BFM Radio’s podcast to discuss the beginnings and goals of the organisation. In addition, they shared personal experiences and reflections, giving listeners an inside look into their journey with Care2Run.

2016

2016

Learn Life Lessons With Running and Hiking Mentors

On January 23, 2016, Care2Run was featured for the first time in The Star after 108 under-served children completed a 3 km run to raise funds for prostate cancer. Guided by our goal-setting module, the experience significantly boosted their confidence. As a result, it led to improved academic performance, with 20 children earning their first medals or certificates.

Project Hope Takes Learning Outside the Classroom

Care2Run’s pilot programme was successfully executed on October 17, 2015, with the support of volunteers, WAO staff and refuge women, children from the WAO Child Care Centre, and the Prudential Welfare Home. This event marked the birth of Care2Run. Subsequently, it led to our first media feature in the November–December 2015 issue of Running Malaysia Magazine.

2015

Other Commendable Mentions

Creating new horizons for cross-cultural research on autism

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Testimonials

“Care2Run motivated my teachers and they are now queuing up to volunteer. I would like to see Care2Run’s Foundation Programme implemented in all primary schools.”

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Hananiah Yusof

“Care2Run is like a home to my son, a child born with autism and ADHD. The programmes have empowered and provided the opportunity for him to have vision and ambition.”

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Sally Mun

“Helping my own kids has opened my heart to help other kids through Care2Run. To see them grow, thrive, and become a part of an inclusive, supportive society is truly rewarding.”

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Raja Chinaya

Our Partners

( In Alphabetical Order )

Care2Run Partners and Collaborations