Free Public Event in Conjunction
with Launch of Solo: A Star Wars Story

Kuala Lumpur, 14 May 2018 – In celebration of the upcoming theatrical release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Star Wars Malaysia Fan Club (SWMFC) is organising a special fan day titled “Flying With Solo” - which is supported by Carousell, the Exclusive Marketplace Platform. Fans of all ages are invited to join in the fun at The School by Jaya One.

There will be a cosplay competition, collector meetups, character appearances, games, a flea market featuring Star Wars related merchandise supported by Carousell and more.

Come dressed as your favourite Star Wars character and stand a chance to win exclusive Star Wars prizes from Carousell. The contest is open to different age groups at the following timings:
  • 5:00 p.m. – Kids Cosplay Contest (For those under 16)
  • 5:15 p.m. – Adults Cosplay Contest

Fans will be able to purchase exclusive limited edition Star Wars merchandise on Carousell - where buyers who make at least one purchase via Carousellers on that day will be eligible for a lucky draw prize.

Event Details
Venue: Level 1, The School by Jaya One 72A, Jalan Universiti PJS13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date:   Sunday, 20 May 2018
Time:  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Entrance: Free

For more information, follow SWMFC on www.facebook.com/starwarsmalaysiafc  and Carousell on www.facebook.com/carousell.my, or download the Carousell app from the Apply Store or Google Play Store.

As an alumni, I support Miriam College’s “Girls Be Brave” advocacy. The Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA) is presenting the “BBrave Swim and Run for Fun” Aquathlon. It was previously scheduled on May 6. They rescheduled it on July 22, 2018, Sunday at 4:00 a.m., at the Miriam College campus along Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.







Organized with race professionals Itemhound, this swim and run event is open to Solo (Php1000), Family Pair (Php900/head) and Relay Open - Male/Female/Mixed (Php900/head) participants, with the following distances:

Ages 7-10 - 200 Meter Swim and 500 Meter Run
Ages 11 to 14 - 400 Meter Swim and 3 Kilometer Run
Ages 15 to 17 - 600 Meter Swim and 3 Kilometer Run
Ages 18 up - 600 Meter Swim and 5 Kilometer Run

For pairs, the age group of the younger participant will be followed. Students as well as young professionals and families with young children are welcome to join, as it will be a good venue for beginner athletes to test competition waters as well as for more serious ones to train in a noncompetitive environment.

MARYKNOLL/MIRIAM COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
Online registration for the race via www.goorahna.com is open until July 15 only. Race kits, which may only be claimed on site on July 22 beginning 4:00 a.m., will include a swim cap, t-shirt and timing chip. There will be no registration on race day.

The BBrave Swim and Run for Fun is a fundraising project for Project MMaria, the MMCAA’s Quick Response to Calamities mobilization initiative, as well as athletic scholarships.

For inquiries, please contact: the MMCAA Alumni Office at alumni@mc.edu.ph or (02) 930-6272 loc. 1187.

About the MMCAA
The Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA), is a non-stock, nonprofit association of graduates and qualified former students of Maryknoll College and Miriam College. The MMCAA was established primarily to pursue social, civic, cultural, scientific, educational, and charitable projects for the benefit of its members and the school.