It was a disappointed sight for me as a member of KPAC at this morning Nargis-Sichuan Charity Run at Taman Rakyat,Taman Sri Andalas,Klang.Besides our president,SP Wong and committee member Chua Chin Huee, only a handful of our members turned up and the rest l guess they're not interested or supportive at all.Some travel hundreds km away to take part in races but a charity run right in our own neighbourhood is neglected.What a shame!
Anyway the response to this donation drive for both disasters were very encouraging.Regulars to the park and curious visitors donated willingly for the victims.Many were caught unaware of the activity,probably lack of publicity by the organizers.Mr and Mrs Wong of Klang's Pacesetters group voluntarily help in the registration booth while our president took over the mike to convey the message in Mandarin.
Our president helps a donor to register for the lucky draw contest
By 7.30 am hundreds of people from all walks of life took part in the Senamrobik and was later joined by the Tai Chi and Cha Cha dancing groups nearby.
The Senamrobik headed by an instructor from MPK
The run was gunned off at 8.00am.It was announced that the distance was about 3.2km but it ended up more than 4 km.Surprisingly there was no police traffic but an ambulance instead help to man the traffic.Volunteers too were stationed at traffic lights to make sure the run was free from incidence.No trophies or medals to the winners but were treated to free drinks sponsored by 100plus,Milo and Mc'Donalds.
Later after the run,there was a simple speech by an MPK representative to thank all the donors and to those who took part.And finally, the much awaited moment, the lucky draw contest.Well the crowd was certainly eager and started to gather around the canopies area.Hampers,shoe bags and backpacks were among the lucky draw prizes.At the end l was told more than Rm1,000 was raised.
The donation box.....
This is Mr Mohan,the person in charge of this charity run
Runners from Klang's Pacesetters group.
Results at glance
No:01--18m 50s---Murali Nathan
No:02--20m 36s---Wong Soon Pin
No:00--22m 15s---Sri Surgaaya
No:00--22m 21s---Ganesh
No:00--23m 25s---Chua Chin Huee
No:00--24m 38s---Tee Kuan Meng
No:00--25m 17s---Ng Hock Lee
1 comment:
Uncle, I would like to ask some question. I had register for Adidas KOTR, category F. Which was 10K.
The Qualifying time was 50minute, and 300 medal will be give away.
Based on your experiance, do you think that the 300 people will finish the 10k in 50minute time?
Because my time for 10k for now is just 60minute. And i'm setting to winning a medal as a motivation to me on that day run.
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