Care2Run is a leadership and life skills organisation that uses sports, outdoor adventures, and community participation as vehicles for emotional and physical growth.

Established in 2015, Care2Run helps children and young adults of diverse abilities build confidence, independence, friendships, leadership skills, and meaningful participation in their communities.

Through the signature transformative Junior Leaders Programme (JLP), participants are given opportunities to progress beyond participation into mentorship, coaching, employment, volunteering, and leadership pathways.

Today, some former participants have gone on to become volunteer leaders, assistant coaches, apprentices, and employees in the wider community.

Care2Run welcomes children and young adults of all abilities who are ready to learn, move, connect, and grow.

Our programmes support participants with:

We also warmly welcome neurotypical siblings, peers, and families who believe in inclusive communities.

Programmes are typically available from 4 years old through adulthood, with different pathways tailored to developmental age, support needs, and personal goals.

Most importantly, a formal diagnosis is not required. If your child needs support to participate, we would love to have a conversation with your family.

Yes. We currently offer single-session and 3-class bundle trial packages at an affordable rate.

No official OKU card is required. While clinical reports and therapist assessments are welcomed to help coaches customise support strategies, children without formal clinical diagnoses who experience social, behavioral, or motor coordination challenges are fully welcomed. Parents' insights on their child's development is highly welcomed.

Yes, of course! We will conduct a baseline assessment to understand their current abilities before recommending exercise programmes appropriate to them.

Most sports programmes focus on performance.
Most therapy programmes focus on intervention.
Care2Run focuses on participation and progression.

We create opportunities for participants to develop confidence, friendships, communication skills, leadership behaviours, and real-world life skills through structured sports and community experiences in the real world.

For example:

• ✅ A participant who was initially reluctant to join group activities may eventually lead a warm-up activity.
• ✅ A participant who once required constant support may later mentor a younger participant.
• ✅ A participant who joined to improve fitness may later secure employment or coaching opportunities.

Every family's journey is different.

Realistically, here is the truth…

• Some high support participants after 12 - 15 sessions may develop confidence to join community activities independently.
• Some may become volunteers or mentors.
• Some may coach, secure employment, pursue independent living goals, or take on leadership roles within their communities.

We cannot promise specific outcomes. We can promise that every participant will be supported to take meaningful steps towards greater confidence, independence, and participation.

We intentionally choose community spaces so participants can develop confidence in real-world inclusive environments rather than isolated therapy settings. Here are some of our current locations:

Every individual learns differently.

Our coaching approach combines:

• ✅ Predictable routines
• ✅ Visual supports
• ✅ Smaller support ratios
• ✅ Individualised encouragement
• ✅ Peer role modelling
• ✅ Progressive leadership opportunities
• ✅ Real community experiences

Rather than expecting participants to fit into a programme, we adapt the programme to support participants where they are.

Many parents tell us that the most meaningful outcomes happen away from Care2Run:

• ✅ Speaking more confidently at school
• ✅ Making new friends
• ✅ Becoming more independent at home
• ✅ Trying new experiences with less anxiety
• ✅ Taking on greater responsibility

Absolutely. Many participants join Care2Run feeling shy, anxious, or unsure in new environments. Our coaches and volunteers create a warm, welcoming space where children can participate at their own pace, build trust gradually, and celebrate small successes along the way.

We understand that every participant experiences the world differently. Our coaches use clear routines, visual supports, flexible participation options, and quiet spaces (calming zone) to help participants feel comfortable and successful.

Every success story is unique. Over the years, participants have progressed from learners to leaders, volunteers, assistant coaches, apprentices, and employees.

Participants from our Junior Leaders Programme have secured:

• ✅ Coaching opportunities
• ✅ Apprenticeships
• ✅ Part time employment
• ✅ Leadership roles within Care2Run

Many! Through the Junior Leader's Programme, Junior Coaches like Joshua Chong secured a coaching gig with a local youth football club, Junior Coach Ryan secured multiple part-time employment, Junior Coach Mikhail managed to secure an apprenticeship programme which led to him securing a full-time employment with Touch n Go. Every participant progresses at their own pace, and success looks different for every child. We have dozens of positive parents' and participants' testimonials. Please visit our testimonial page and socials to learn more.

Yet some of our proudest success stories are much simpler:

• ✅ A participant making their first friend
• ✅ A young person speaking confidently to a stranger
• ✅ A family enjoying an activity together for the first time
• ✅ A volunteer discovering a passion for inclusion

Lead coaches complete term milestone rubrics assessing stamina, gross motor balance, instruction following, and peer communication. Parents receive regular feedback, end-of-term debrief summaries, and certificates of completion.

Every participant progresses at their own pace, and success looks different for every child. We focus on individual developmental growth rather than rigid competitive comparisons.

A typical Care2Run session is designed to be structured, engaging, and supportive. Activities may include:

• ✅ Welcome and check in with coaches and volunteers
• ✅ Warm up activities to get our mind and body moving and build confidence
• ✅ Adaptive sports and movement games tailored to different abilities
• ✅ Team challenges that encourage communication, cooperation, and problem solving
• ✅ Leadership and independence building opportunities
• ✅ Social interaction and peer bonding in a supportive environment
• ✅ Cool down, reflection, and celebration of individual achievements

Level 1 & 2: Absolutely for children who need less support. Parents are always welcome to stay and observe. We want families to feel comfortable, connected, and part of their child's journey.

Level 3: Yes, for parents with children who need substantial support. Don't let that be a barrier to your participation; we do offer our well-trained Junior Coaches who are undergoing active training with us to support your child. We do ask parents to pay for their added support at an extra RM45/session (100% of shadow support fees goes to the Junior Coach).

Our coaches are trained by professional training, experience and through our partnership with Asia Pacific Centre for Disability (APCD), Thailand. Our lead coach has more than 10 year's experience working with children and young adults of diverse abilities, creating a safe, encouraging, and inclusive environment for every participant. Coaches go through a rigorous 30 hours of train the coaches programme before gaining a placement into any of our coaching programme.

We maintain a high support model with coach oversight and trained volunteers. Depending on individual needs, participants may receive support through 1:2, 1:3, or maximum small group arrangements of 1:7.

Participant safety is always our utmost priority. Coaches and volunteers are briefed on safety procedures, activities are adapted to individual abilities, and first aid support is available during sessions. In the last 11 years, Care2Run has maintained zero incidences of accident.

Yes. We encourage families to share any relevant medical, sensory, behavioural, or communication needs during registration so our team can better support each participant.

Many people join Care2Run hoping to make a difference.
What they often discover is a deeper understanding of resilience, inclusion, leadership, and community.

Volunteers learn to see strengths before labels and possibilities before limitations.

They form friendships, build leadership skills, and become part of a community that believes everyone has something valuable to contribute.

No experience is required. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who are willing to learn, be patient, and support others with an open heart.

Yes. Our team provides training, guidance, and ongoing support to help volunteers feel confident and prepared throughout their journey.

Whether you volunteer occasionally or on a regular basis, every contribution is valued. We simply ask volunteers to be dependable and honour the commitments they make.

Yes. We can provide verification of volunteer participation and service hours for schools, colleges, and universities.

Care2Run is not just a place to volunteer. It is a place to belong. 💙

There are many ways to contribute at Care2Run, depending on your interests, strengths, and availability:

• ✅ Volunteer Marshall - Support participants during sports, games, and community activities.
• ✅ Junior Mentor - Work with high support participants and encourage participants to build confidence, independence, and social skills.
• ✅ Programme & Event Support - Assist with registrations, logistics, set up, photography, refreshments, and participant engagement.
• ✅ Sports & Activity Facilitator - Help lead games, adaptive sports, and outdoor adventures alongside coaches.
• ✅ Community Ambassador - Support outreach, fundraising, partnerships, and awareness initiatives.
• ✅ Creative & Media Volunteer - Assist with storytelling, social media, photography, videography, and design.

Organisations partner with Care2Run to help create opportunities for children and young adults of diverse abilities to participate, belong, and thrive in their communities.

Beyond supporting individual programmes, partners help build a more inclusive society where differences are recognised as strengths and everyone has a chance to contribute.

Yes. Organisations can support participant sponsorships, adaptive sports programmes, leadership development, community events, and volunteer training.

Every sponsorship directly contributes towards creating meaningful experiences and pathways for growth, confidence, and community participation.

Absolutely. Employee volunteers play an important role in creating inclusive experiences for our participants while gaining meaningful exposure to diverse perspectives and lived experiences.

Many volunteers tell us they arrive expecting to teach or help, but leave having learned valuable lessons about resilience, courage, perseverance, and community.

The impact of a partnership extends far beyond a single event.

Corporate partners help create opportunities for children and young adults to develop confidence, independence, leadership skills, and meaningful participation in the community.

At the same time, employees gain real-world exposure to inclusion, empathy, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Many organisations tell us their employees leave with greater self-awareness, stronger emotional intelligence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

A typical Care2Run CSR experience is designed to be engaging, meaningful, and hands-on. Volunteers can expect a 4- 5 hours programme that includes and not limited to:

• ✅ Learn about neurodiversity, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement
• ✅ Support participants through adaptive sports, games, and team challenges
• ✅ Build connections as teammates, buddies, and encouragers
• ✅ Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• ✅ Celebrate achievements and shared successes together
• ✅ Reflect on the impact of inclusion, belonging, and community