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Association to hold Walk-A-Payung event to raise money for lupus fund

PERSATUAN Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Malaysia (PSLEM) will be holding its annual Walk-A-Payung event on Sunday at Sunway Pyramid in Subang Jaya to raise RM500,000 for its Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Fund.
More than five million people worldwide mostly women are diagnosed with SLE or lupus for short, a potentially life-threatening auto-immune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body’s own healthy tissue.
The fund will be used to help poor patients pay for replacement joints and lenses for cataract surgery, body parts that become damaged with long-term use of steroids that are used to manage lupus.
According to PSLEM vice-president and consultant rheumatologist Dr Yeap Swan Sim, lupus afflicts people between the ages of 15 and 44.
The disease often goes unnoticed because its primary symptoms – joint pain, fatigue, skin rashes, and fevers – mimic many common illnesses, which could cause people to receive treatment for conditions they may not have.
“Lupus is not contagious. At the present time, lupus has no cure and can be fatal.
“It spares no organ – every part of the body can be affected by lupus, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys and brain.
“There have been no new drugs for lupus in over 40 years. Drugs used to control the disease are borrowed from other diseases,” she said.
The organising chairman of the event, Datin Rahmah Kassim, said walkers would be carrying umbrellas during the 2km walk as a sign of solidarity with lupus patients, who could experience a relapse with exposure to sunlight.
“We are aiming to raise RM500,000 to be used to support needy patients to buy what are known as spare parts — joint replacements and lenses among others; as well as to help patients pay for medications used for their treatment.
“The fund will also be used to increase counseling services for lupus patients and their families,” Rahmah said.
“We expect more than 1,000 walkers to take part at the event.
“There will be free health checks, games, quizzes, performances and much more that will keep the family entertained, while supporting this good cause,” she said.
Tickets priced at RM20 each are available at PSLEM’s office in Petaling Jaya and at RealRewards’ office in Subang Jaya.
Members of the public or corporations who would like to support the event can contact Chee at 03-7957 7672 or e-mail: pslem@streamyx.com or pslem@gmail.com or visit the association’s website at www.lupusmalaysia.org.

澳洲馬拉松女將麥甘癌症病逝．得年41歲

澳洲媒體今天報導，澳洲大英國協運動會兩面金牌得主麥甘（Kerryn McCann）因癌症病逝，得年41歲。
媒體引述澳洲乳癌患者互助網（Breast CancerNetwork Australia）的消息指出，麥甘昨晚病逝於雪梨南方烏隆岡附近的家中，家人隨侍在側。
麥甘是澳洲最成功的馬拉松選手之一，曾獲得2002年於英國曼徹斯特及2006年在澳洲墨爾本舉行的大英國協運動會比賽金牌。
去年她說，在發現懷了第三胎後，她已罹患乳癌，並在生了兒子古柏後，開始進行長期化療。
麥甘去年10月接受雜誌訪問時說：「外科醫生相信治療成功，且他是對的，這實在是太棒的消息。」
但今年9月，她的先生葛瑞格說，他的妻子身體「有些問題」，報導說她被肝癌所苦。
麥甘在墨爾本比賽中令人最難忘的時刻是在接近終點墨爾本板球場最後3公里處，和肯亞選手切羅諾(Hellen Cherono）一決高下獲勝的情景。

Batik Fun Walk is back!

KUALA LUMPUR: The Batik Fun Walk is back for a sixth year this Nov 16. Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (Penyayang) chief executive officer Datuk Leela Mohd Ali said the 4.5km route will take participants down Lebuh Bandar Utama, Jalan Masjid, Persiaran Bandar Utama and Dataran Bandar Utama.
“Participants will have to come early at 6.30am for registration. The starting and finishing point is at the main entrance of 1 Utama shopping centre’s new wing,” she said at a press conference in Penyayang’s headquarters here yesterday.
Angkasawan Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor will flag off the 2,000 expected participants.
The fun walk is an annual event on the calendar of Malaysia Batik – Crafted for the World, a movement started by the Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, the late wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Penyayang chairman Nori Abdullah said her late mother Endon once said that Malaysians should take pride in wearing Malaysian batik.
“By changing the venue closer to a housing area in the suburbs, hopefully more people will come out and participate.
“Participants can help a cause while having fun as proceeds from the walk will be channelled to Penyayang Pesakit Kanser, a group that serves cancer patients,” she said.
Nori also appealed for more corporate sponsors to help with cash donations or sponsor teams for the walk.
Entry fee is RM10 per person, inclusive of a batik sarong. For groups of 10, the 10th participant will be exempted from paying while children under 12 can join for free.
The Star is the media partner for Batik Fun Walk.
For more information visit www.penyayang.org.my or call 03-8946 0222.

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12-hour Walk in Putrajaya

FOR the first time in five years, the 12-hour walk, organised by the Race Walkers Association of Malaysia (RWAM), will be held in Putrajaya on Dec 13 and 14.

The last four editions of the 12-hour walk was held in Penang. But this year, for a change, the RWAM has opted to stage the event, the Putrajaya International 12-Hour Walk, in Putrajaya.
RWAM president Datuk Eddy Chen said the last four editions of the event were successful.
“Now we are keen to promote the event in other states as well. We felt Putrajaya will be an interesting venue for the 12-Hour Walk. We have received encouraging response from our partners Putrajaya Holdings and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association.
“We have also got in touch with our overseas contacts to promote the event,’’ said Chen.
The organisers are expecting about 300 participants to be part of the event. They have already received confirmation from participants in Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, the Philippines and Belgium.
Chen said they were expecting about 85% of participants to be locals.
The 12-Hour Walk will have two categories - men and women - and there will be cash prizes for the top 30 who finish in each category.
The organisers have also included a 50km event for both men and women in the 12-Hour Walk.
Chen said the 50km walk for men was to prepare Malaysian walkers for the 2010 Common-wealth Games in New Delhi.
“Our initial plan was to have the 50km walk for men only. But several women were also game for the challenge. Our main aim is to provide a platform for Malaysian walkers to prepare for the Commonwealth Games,’’ said Chen.
In the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia won the gold medal in the 50km walk through G. Saravanan.
Chen said Saravanan had proved that Malaysians had the talent to match their rivals in the Commonwealth Games.
“We did not have any representatives in the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games. We hope to see a Malaysian starting the event in New Delhi,’’ added Chen.
For more information visit racewalkermalaysia.synthasite.com/ or e-mail whyap@metrok.com.my.

Alumni group pledges support

THE High School Bukit Mertajam Alumni Malaysia (HSBM) has come forward to support the annual charity jog/wheel-a-thon for the disabled at Dataran Merdeka on Nov 9.

Organising seceretary S. Vegiya-thuman said the partnership was an opportunity for the HSBM members to show that they were a caring bunch.

“The members will have the chance to either jog or walk with the disabled participants. We expect the HSBM members to come out in full force to give their support for the event,’’ Vegiyathuman said.

The event has garnered support from McDonald’s, Power, Telekom Malaysia, Milo and 100Plus.
Vegiyathuman said there were eight age categories for participants.

“We welcome participants from 13 years old onwards. Each participant will have to cover a distance of 4km,’’ he said.

The organising committee will be giving away medals to the top 10 finishers in each category.
The charity jog/wheel-a-thon with the disabled is also a recreational and fund raising event to provide opportunities for all welfare-based NGOs to work for a common cause.

Each year about 1,500 participants, including about 500 disabled on wheelchairs, rollators and crutches, attend the event.

Entry forms are available at the FTAAA (03-27152843).

Terry Fox Run 2008

The Terry Fox Run KL 2008 will take place on 2 November 2008 (Flag off 9.00 am) at Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens).

Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 am.

All participants must run on the designated route.

To participate, you can purchase a limited edition Terry Fox 2008 T-Shirt from the following locations:

T-shirts can be purchased at

1) Ms Chan Siew Wan / Ms Lee Siew Bee

at the Canadian High Commission, 17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, Jln Tun Razak (6th October onwards)

2) Ms Yoon / Mr Peter Kang

at the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF), 2nd Floor, Outpatient Centre, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (6th October onwards)

3) Ms Tila

at the Foyer, Ground Floor, Menara Citibank, Jalan Ampang (12.00 to 2.00pm, 20th October until 24th October)4

) At the Lake Garden on Run Day (2nd November 2008)

Would you like to be a volunteer?

Please contact Ms Jo Tan or Ms Yoon at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org

If you have any question, please send your email to organizer@terryfxorunkl.org

瞄準世界新紀錄．杜拜重金有請馬拉松之王

主辦者今天表示，衣索比亞籍世界紀錄保持人吉布塞拉西將參加明年一月十六日舉行的杜拜馬拉松。這項比賽的最高獎金可達三百萬美元。
卡瑪里在記者會上說，吉布塞拉西今年一月贏得杜拜馬拉松冠軍之後，杜拜方面就跟他一直保持聯繫。他當時差點刷新世界紀錄。
這項比賽獎金兩百萬美元，如果創下新的紀錄，將再發給一百萬美元。
吉布塞拉西九月二十六日在柏林締造兩小時三分五十九秒的新紀錄，這不僅是他第二十六次締造新的或最佳的世界紀錄，也使他成為第一個打破兩小時四分障礙的馬拉松跑者。

BIG WALK 2008

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Merdeka Run to celebrate National Day

IN conjunction with the National Day celebration, the Cheras MCA is organising a Merdeka Run in its constituency on Monday.
“It is our National Day and what better way to celebrate it if not with residents and people in the community,” Cheras MCA secretary Dr Jeffrey Goh said.
The 3.5km run passes through housing areas like Taman Segar, Bukit Segar, Taman Supreme, Taman Cheras, Desa Aman Flat, Desa Aman, Taman Mutiara Timur and Taman Gemilang.
The run is jointly organised with Taman Taynton Residents Association. The first 500 participants to sign up will be given a free T-shirt and a flag.
“It is a healthy activity for residents of all ages to participate in this fun run. They can also cycle, roller-blade or just walk the short route,” Goh said.
He said that 51 residents would also be chosen to carry the National Flag along the route this year, to mark the country’s 51st birthday.
Those interested can call 03-9133 2286 for details. Registration begins at 7am in front of the Cheras MCA office at Jalan Manis 1 in Taman Segar.
A light breakfast would be served before the run, followed by a short warm-up session conducted by Fitness First instructors.

RM35,000 up for grabs

A CASH purse of RM35,000 is up for grabs at the National Open relay in Temerloh on Aug 30.
The 10km relay will start at the Mentakab Town Hall and end at Dataran Temerloh. Each member of the team will run 2km.
The relay, organised by the Termeloh District Athletics Association, has seven categories — men’s open, men’s under-20, women’s under-20, boys’ under-12, girls under-12, men’s veteran and Pahang government staff.
Organising secretary Moha-med Musa Noor Mohamed said they were expecting about 700 teams.
“Several foreign teams have also indicated their interest to join the relay. If we can get 700 teams, then it will be endorsed by the Malaysia Book of Records,’’ he said.
The top 10 finishers in each category will receive cash prizes. The organisers are also giving away four laptops — two each to secondary and primary schools — to the schools with the highest number of participants. For more information, contact 09-278 1572.

SEREMBAN HALF

THE Seremban Half Marathon (SHM), which will be held for the 21st consecutive year tomorrow, will take runners through a more scenic route, said the run’s organising committee secretary, Loh Kim Heong.
He said the annual event — one of the biggest sporting events in the state — was held in conjunction with the birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Ja’afar and would have about 8,000 participants.
“This year’s edition is sure to be exciting, with the addition of the new route. This new route, through Forest Heights with its beautiful surroundings, will be refreshing for regular participants,” he said, adding that the event would begin at the MPS Hall in Seremban.
As in previous years, students will make up the bulk of participants in the 10km run.
“To encourage more students to take part in healthy activities like this, we are giving cash incentives to the school with the largest number of participants,” he said.
The run also has its fair share of foreign participants and this year, runners from Germany, Japan, India, Thailand and Singapore have already signed up.
Loh said most of the foreign participants, especially those employed in local companies, made it a point to sign up every year.
“We have many regulars this year — four from the Sunita Godara Fitness Trust in New Delhi.
“Sunita herself was the SHM women’s champion for three consecutive years from 1998,” he said.
The 21km run has three categories – (A) women’s open (19 years and above), (B) men’s senior (19 to below 40 years) and (C) men’s veteran (above 40 years).
The 11km run has eight categories – (D) women’s senior (19 to below 35 years), (E) women’s veteran (35 to below 45 years), (F) women’s senior veteran (45 years and above), (G) men’s senior (19 to below 40 years), (H) men’s veteran (40 to below 50 years) and (J) men’s senior veteran (50 years and above), (K) women’s junior (13 to under 19 years) and (L) men’s junior (13 to under 19 years).
The SHM also features special categories for the disabled, wheelchair-bound and a corporate fun run.
The run has a number of corporate sponsors, the latest being Carlsberg Marketing Sdn Bhd which recently contributed RM5,000 and 100 cartons of Nutri Malt for the runners.
Loh said surplus funds raised from the SHM would be channelled to various state sporting bodies to develop new talent in athletics.
“This is our way of giving back to the local community and it has been our tradition for some years now,” he said.
The run is organised by the Antah Group, the Seremban Municipal Council, Seremban Hash House Harriers and Negri Sembilan Amateur Athletic Association.
The Star is the official press sponsor for the event.
For more details and route map, visit www.serembanhalfmarathon.com or call Santha Chitty ( 03-2094 5099 ), Koong Lin Ngen ( 019-661 2605), or Loh Kim Heong (013-353 0322).

Walk for charity

KELAB Darul Ehsan will be organising a Merdeka Charity Walk to raise funds for the Pondok Penyayang Raudhah in Gombak at its premises on Aug 24.
The 6km walk will start at the main lobby at 7.30am.
The club is undertaking the programme to raise funds for the poor in conjunction with Merdeka month.
As part of its community service to the public, Kelab Darul Ehsan, with the support of its in-house team of volunteers, will be organising the walk near the club and its surrounding residential areas.
Part of the proceeds collected will be channelled to the Pondok Penyayang Raudhah in Gombak.
Entries are open to Kelab Darul Ehsan members and the public.
All participants will receive goodie bags, T-shirts and enjoy complimentary breakfast.
Participants will be divided into four categories, — women’s open, men’s open, team and children.
Registration fee is RM30 for members and RM50 for non-members.
For the team category, the registration fee is RM300 and each team should comprise four participants.
Kelab Darul Ehsan’s public relations manager Sannie Wong said it was the first charity walk the club was undertaking.
“We hope to start the ball rolling to help the poor and needy. We look forward to organising more charity events,’’ said Wong.
For registration or further information, call 03-4257 2333 ext 331 or 726. Registration forms are also available at www.berjayaclubs.com/kde/index.cfm

Larian Perpaduan

IN conjunction with the 51st Merdeka celebrations, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is calling on everyone to take part in its Merdeka Unity Run on Aug 17.
Its minister, Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen, is chairing the integrated people’s committee, the run’s organiser.
The run will take place at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur at 7.30am and end at the same venue.
The ministry’s secretary-general, Datuk Faizah Tahir, said the run’s objectives was to instil the spirit of patriotism and foster national unity among the different races.
Part of Merdeka celebration: Faizah with some of the forms for the run.
“Registration starts at 6.30am,” said Faizah during a recent interview.
“On the day itself, the Prime Minister will flag-off the 10km walk, while the deputy prime minster will flag off the 5km run.
“Ng will flag off the 3km walk.”
While the run is the main highlight, Faizah said a host of other activities had been lined-up for the crowd.
“For instance, there is a carnival with fun activities and a cultural show organised by the Unity, Culture, Arts, and Heritage Ministry.
“The public can also take check their sugar or cholesterol level at the free health screening clinics set up by the National Population and Family Development Board.
“We also have subsidised mammograms for women who are eligible at RM50 a person,” said Faizah.
She added that stars from Bintang Akademi Fantasia and Astro StarQuest would also be perfoming.
A crowd of 10,000 people is expected.
Faizah said the 12 categories of run would appeal to everyone of all ages.
The categories are men’s open (18 years and above), women’s open (18 years and above), men’s junior veteran (40 to 49 years), men’s senior veteran (50 years and above), women’s veteran (35 years and above), boys (13 years and below 18), girls (13 years and below 18), wheelchair men’s open (18 years and above), wheelchair women’s open (18 years and above), unity team event (a three-person team of three different ethnic groups), fun run (for disabled and primary schoolchildren) and fun run for families.
For the two non-competitive fun run groups, the distance is 3km, while the first three categories of men’s open, women’s open and men’s junior veteran will run the 10km distance. The other run is 5km.
Faizah said the run was open to Malaysians aged 13 and above for all categories, except the fun runs.
There is a participation fee charged for the different categories, between RM3 and RM15, except for the wheelchair categories and disabled participants whereby participation is free.
“Each participant, however, will receive a T-shirt and cap and a goodie bag that contains a voucher for snack pack. They will also be entitled to a lucky draw and stand a chance of winning prizes,” said Faizah.
She said in the category of charity run a corporate body could sponsor a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and pledge a donation through the National Welfare Foundation and run with the NGO on the event day.
“If the corporation does not identify any beneficiary, the foundation can do so on its behalf. All donations are tax-exempted.”
Interested participants can register at the 2008 Merdeka unity run secretariat, F.T.A.A.A office, Level 2, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat between 10am and 6pm (Monday to Friday), and 10am to 1pm (Saturday).
Forms can also be downloaded from websites of www.kpwkm.gov.my, www.jkm.gov.my or www.lppkn.gov.my
The closing date for registration is two to three days before the event.
Participants will need to collect their numbers (for lucky draw) and T-shirts between Aug 14 and 16 from 10am to 6pm at the conference room of Wisma OCM.
For enquiries, call 03-2715 2843.

More sponsors for Seremban run

SEREMBAN Half Marathon patron Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanky Ja’afar said this year’s run will probably the best ever.

“This is the best managed marathon we have had,” he said.

The success of the marathon will ensure that more funds will be donated to the Junior Athletes Development fund that promotes junior and disabled athletes in Negri Sembilan.

“Our main objective is to ensure that we have enough resources for the marathon itself while the second objective is to give all surplus proceeds to the fund,” Naquiyuddin said.

In the past 21 years, more than 12 state organisations and 15,000 sports people have benefited from the fund.

Naquiyuddin said the fund usually subsidised the athletes’ expenses like equipment, supplements and sometimes even transport for those travelling to other states.

To attract a larger crowd this year, more sponsors have come forward with cash contributions and gifts for participants.

ExxonMobil Subsidaries in Malaysia and Tint-Shop (M) Sdn Bhd will both be contributing to the event with the Tint-Shop also providing gifts for the lucky draw.

Exxonmobil has been supporting the Larian Istimewa categories since 1993 and their cash contribution will be used for the special needs runners’ vests as well as the rental of buses to transport the runners to and from the Negri Sembilan field in Seremban.

“It is a great way to give back to the society, especially to the needy and children,” ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Malaysia chariman Liam Mallon said.

Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd, the co-sponsor, will also be contributing to the run, including offering special discounts on the pewter medals for the run.

F&N Coca-Cola will be supplying free flow of 100 Plus Isotonic drinks on the day, plus cups and gifts for the lucky draw while Nestle Breakfast Cereals will provide breakfast cereals for the runners as well as donating boxes of cereals for the lucky draw prizes.

“This is a great platform for us to give back to our consumers,” F&N Coca-Cola (M) Sdn Bhd event and sponsorship manager Muhammad Fauzi Ahmad said.

Milo also chipped in with an extra RM3,000 that will be given to schools with the most number of participants who finish within the qualifying time.

The event that will be held on Aug 24 at 6.30am just before the month of Ramadan and will see about 9,000 participants this year.

The event is held as part of the birthday celebrations of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Jaa’far Tuanku Abdul Rahman who turned 86 on July 19.

For more details, contact Santha Chitty (03-2094 5099), Koong Lin Ngen (019-661 2605), Loh Kim Heong (013-353 0322) or visit www.serembanhalfmarathon.com.

Penang Bridge Marathon 2008

檳大橋馬拉松賽11月16日舉行（檳城7日訊）今年度的“檳城國際大橋馬拉松賽”已鐵定在11月16日舉行，除全程42公里公開組冠軍獎金增至1萬令吉外，啟跑及終點也被改在皇后灣。

每年循例在5月間舉辦的國際大橋馬拉松賽，今年因為主辦賽會的大馬大道局宣佈放棄舉辦權，這項備受國際支持的賽會現改由檳州政府舉辦。

檳旅遊發展委員會主席羅興強今日在檳古蹟中心召開一項新聞發佈會指出，今屆賽會與往年一樣設有全程42公里的各組賽項，也有25公里半程及10公里四分一賽程各組賽項。

他說，除了各組別的賽項外，也設有10公里四分一賽程的歡樂跑，參加者可以攜老扶幼舉家參加，同時也有名人跑。

他希望公眾人士切勿錯失檳城大橋在一整年裡，唯一不開放給車輛使用的難得時刻，可以舉家在大橋上悠閒漫步，及欣賞美景。

參賽者最少13歲

他說，42公里賽項的報名費為每人50令吉、25公里的是25令吉、10公里以及歡樂跑的報名費也是10令吉；12歲以下與父母同時參與歡樂跑的兒童一律免費，參賽者年齡必須最少13歲以上。
他指出，今年除設有7萬令吉的各項獎金外，還有豐富幸運獎及贈品。

有意參賽者可在下星期開始前往設在打石街古蹟中心的秘書處索取表格外，也可上網報名，網址為 www.penangmarathon.gov.my.

他同時呼請熱心商家踴贊助，共同努力辦好這項賽事。去年賽會共吸引約2萬人參加，希望今年也不遜色，獲得各界的熱烈響應。

Penang Bridge Marathon

Participation is open to those 13 years and above as at 31 December 2008. Eligible participants will be categorized in 8 groups as below:

Categories for Half Marathon (22 km) are:
Men Open 16 years and above
Women Open 16 years and above
Men Junior Veteran 40 to 49 years
Men Senior Veteran 50 and above
Women Veteran 35 and above

Categories for Quarter Marathon (10 km) are:
Boys 13 to 15 years
Girls 13 to 15 years

Fun Run (10 km):
Open for participants 13 years and above

沒有世界記錄

以前由於馬拉松競跑是在公路上進行的，地形及氣候等不同，難以指定標準，所以沒有世界紀錄，而是以世界最佳成績來表達選手的成績記錄。直至2004年，馬拉松競跑才被允許擁有世界紀錄。

缺乏訓練仍想摘冠‧馬拉松女王飽受戰亂苦

肯雅‧內羅比）世界冠軍埃德利巴面對肯雅國內戰亂缺乏訓練，但她的信心卻不受影響，信誓旦旦要在北京奧運會女子馬拉松摘下金牌。
在2004年雅典奧運會上，埃德利巴以微差敗給日本選手野口瑞希，她說：“我沒有任何的壓力，我已經將雅典奧運會上的陰影拋諸腦後，我現在全心全意為北京奧運會冠軍奮鬥。”
許多運動員在戰亂中死亡
埃德利巴在肯雅監獄擔任接線員工作，但她有足夠的時間進行訓練。然而，肯雅國內時局動亂，很多長跑運動員都因此而死亡。
她說：“這是件很傷心的事，雖然我的親人朋友沒有1個受傷。但因為時局混亂，我已經一週沒有進行訓練了。外面的戰亂使我飽受折磨。我找不到可以訓練的地方。但是我會盡全力訓練，以達到我自己定下的目標。”
一名從1998年開始在肯雅訓練長跑的運動員說，戰亂已經嚴重影響了肯雅整個奧運代表團的訓練，特別是世界著名男子馬拉松選手勒伊和萬吉魯。
不能奪冠便是徹底失敗
埃德利巴在監獄上班的時間裡，擁有很多訓練跑步的時間。
她說：“我的工作給了我很多訓練的機會，所以我不能令他們失望。如果我不能在北京奧運會上奪得冠軍，便是一次徹底的失敗。”
在肯雅，埃德利巴被名眾暱稱為最棒的凱瑟琳，她統治馬拉松賽場已很多年，並認為自己選擇馬拉松是正確的，一定可以登上奧運會馬拉松頒獎禮的領獎台。
“每一天都是不一樣的。我一定不能空手而歸，我要為我的祖國奪回這枚女子馬拉松金牌。”

FRIM Rimbathon

SEREMBAN HALF

Tesco Walk

THE Tesco Walk For Life, to raise funds for the National Cancer Council (Makna), will be held at Taman Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
The event is an initiative by Tesco Malaysia to support Makna's efforts in research on cancer. It is the second time Tesco Malaysia is organising such a fund-raising programme; the first was held in Penang where about 2,000 people took part.
It raised about RM45,000 for the Tesco Makna Cancer Research Fund for Life.
Tesco Malaysia chief executive officer Chris Bush said they would like everyone to take part in the event on Sunday.
“Some will do so for a personal reason; some people may be cancer survivors while others may take part in memory of, or to celebrate the lives of loved ones affected by cancer. This is an excellent opportunity to create awareness about cancer and to do something about it,'' he said.
Participants can walk, jog or run the 5km distance. Participants are encouraged to help raise the much-needed funds through a sponsorship card.
Each participant, who raises a minimum of RM50, will receive a special mystery gift from Tesco.
“We hope people of all ages and back-grounds will join us and inspire each other to complete the 5km course by walking, and having fun. Wear a fancy dress if you like but also wear the special tags to say who you are participating to capture the spirit of the ‘Walk for Life’,'' added Bush.
Registration forms are available at Tesco hypermarkets in the Klang Valley.

TESCO Walk

PACM Breakfast 10km Fun Run

starting at Bukit Aman car park on Sunday 17 August, 7:00 a.m. The purpose is to enable members to have the opportunity to run together and getting to know other members. Entry Fee: Member RM3.00; Public RM5.00. Register with (a) Area Group Leader, or (b) Every Sunday morning at Bukit Aman car park, or (c) On event day. A light breakfast is available at 9:30 a.m.

Larian Perpaduan Merdeka

Registration opens for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008!

07 December 2008



Early Bird registration begins for the seventh edition of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon - Singapore's premier running event and one of Asia's top marathon.



Organisers urge all interested to take the first step and register early for the running event of the year.



Click here to register now.

Siemens Run

with courtesy from KC & The Sunshine Runners

SHAPE Run

Mcdonalds Run

with courtesy from tey and KC & Sunshine Runners

Start saving for your future

SET aside some money for yourself first when you get your pay cheque, that is the advice given by a chartered financial consultant so that you can retire as a millionaire.

K.H. Tan said the idea of “paying yourself first” was good and should start early in one's working life.

“Paying yourself first means before you settle the bills or spoil yourself on designer coffees, you set money aside for yourself. Now this isn't cash to splurge but cash to save for the future,” he said.

Tan, 38, added that many young executives who had attended his financial seminars felt it difficult to set money aside for themselves.

“Salary adjustments, increments and bonuses are earned. No matter how much you earn, you must force yourself to set aside an amount for retirement. If you don't do it, nobody else will,” he said at his recent I Can Be a Millionaire seminar.

However, Tan said: “Human nature makes it difficult as people think they don't have enough to pay themselves first because there's always something to spend the annual salary increase on.
“We advice many to start on a small sum instead of a ambitious sum.

“As income grows, increase the savings and to make the pay your self first effective, the process has to be automatic. Apply for an automatic bank transfer to take effect each time your income is credited to your account,” he added.

Tan's business partner P. Utama Raj strongly believes in the pay yourself idea and suggest that young executives request their employers transfer a fixed percentage of their income from their monthly pay to an investment portfolio.

“By doing so, the process becomes automatic and it makes it easier to hit that million ringgit mark due to the consistent monthly deposits and power of compounding interest,” he said.

Raj, 35, added that young executives must avoid incurring credit- card debts and spend wisely.
“One good approach to spend wisely is to use cash whenever possible.

“Being discipline does not mean a lack of a social life or depriving oneself of every shopping urge.

“We must keep our spending habits within reason thus exercising delayed gratification,” he said.

MILK Run 2008

In supporting of Creating a meaningful day out for under-privilege children.

Make it a meaningful day for 800 under-privileged children from selected homes.

For each participation, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS will bring in one under-privilege child to join in.

~ Date: Saturday, 5 July 2008

~ Time: 8.00am

~ Venue: Desa WaterPark, Kuala Lumpur.

~ Participants are required to run a designated route with a cone containing an egg. If the egg drops, the participants are discontinued from the race.

~ The race is open to all participants aged 7 & above.

~ For more details, please download the entry form now!

Run to bring smiles to kids

PEALS of laughter filled the air as 80 children from Sunbeams home welcomed the team from Kenny Rogers Roasters into their home.

The home is one of several that will take part in the Roasters Chicken Run on July 5.

“For the past three years, we have organised a charity run called the Roasters Chicken Run and succeeded in raising more than RM100,000 that benefited Tabung Kebajikan Pesakit HUKM, the Paediatric Unit HUKM (Oncology) and Unit Tutur, a centre that helps deaf children,” said Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd general manager Lee Siew Weng.

“This year, we want to continue to contribute to young children in need, so with the help of the public who take part in the run, we will have the opportunity to gather as many as 800 children to join in the Roasters Chicken Run for a splashing good day,” he added.

Yayasan Sunbeams Home was founded in 1995 by Pastor Alvin and Lucy Tan to care and provide for orphaned, abused and neglected children.

Since then, it has expanded and now cares for senior citizens and the disabled, too.

The founders have also implemented the Youth Work project, under which they take in youths who are not schooling to keep them out of trouble, as well as children’s day care services, which is extended to lower-income single parents and families.

The home spends an average of RM60,000 a month on provisions, essential home items and education.

“We are always glad when an organisation comes forward to lend a hand.

“We try to provide all the children with a normal upbringing whereby they receive a proper education and have a clean place to live,” said Alvin.

With every entry received, Kenny Rogers Roasters will bring a child to attend the run and enjoy a splashing good day.

Forms are available at all Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurants, or download it from http://www.krr.com.my/.

Remember, with more entries, there will more children with smiles!

The Roasters Chicken Run 2008 will be held at Desa Water Park on July 5, starting at 8am.
The run will cover the area surrounding the park.

Participants can definitely look forward to a splashing good time with family and friends, too.

Larian Olimpik

Healthier Lifestyle With Jacob's Walk Of Life 2008

Jacob's Walk of Life is back, this time with a spanking-brand new purpose. Themed 'Healthy Living, Healthier Future', the 2008 edition of this annual event is set to improve your lifestyle with the idea that change, no matter how small will play a big impact over time. Our campaign will culminate in a public walk at Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Shah Alam on July 6 2008 and is expected to attract close to 5,000 participants.

Jacob’s Walk of Life 2008 will be supported by co-sponsors Fitness First, Anlene, Spritzer, Protex Antibacterial Wash, Mizuno and venue sponsor Taman Pertanian Seri Cahaya in Shah Alam. This event is made for the family so bring along everyone you know and together, join in the fun. That's not all - meet Fara Fauzana, Faizal Ismail, Jack Lim and Gan Mei Yan who will all be there to get themselves sweating for a healthy cause. Malaysian Idol's Dina will also be there to entertain you with her power pack vocals as a big thank you for helping create a healthier Malaysia.

Don't miss out on the fun. Book your place now and sample a spread of the goodness of Jacob's wholesome biscuits. We're excited and we can't wait. See you there, Malaysia!

Date : 6 July 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Bukit CahayaSeri Alam, Shah Alam
Link : http://www.jacobs.com.my/

AVON WALK

AVON Cosmetics Malaysia will be joining over 50 countries in the fourth annual Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer (WAWBC).

The walk is a worldwide series of events that will mobilise thousands of people in a shared commitment to end breast cancer and break barriers to quality care.

Although Avon Cosmetics Malaysia has conducted various fundraising events in conjunction with the previous WAWBC, this is the first time it will be holding the Avon Walk in Malaysia.

Reebok is the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the 2008 Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer event.

“As part of Avon’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer programme, WAWBC aims to raise funds and create awareness for the breast cancer cause,” said Avon Malaysia head of marketing Sahara Noon at a press conference on the event recently.

Avon Walk is scheduled to be held at Dataran Merdeka on Aug 10.

The non-competitive but fun and meaningful walk is open to the public at a minimum fee of RM20 per entry.

Besides receiving an exclusive Reebok T-shirt worth RM90 and an Avon goodie bag worth RM50, participants can also look forward to a lot of activities, games and entertainment by celebrities.

To add meaning to the event, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will also extend complimentary health screening to the public during the event.

“Breast cancer is not just women’s issue, as every man has either a mother, wife, sister, daughter or friend; and there is no way of telling the effects this devastating disease will have on him,” said Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the spokeman for event during the press conference.

“So, I hope to play my role in maximising awareness on the early detection of breast cancer,” he added.

Reebok will “activate” the walk by offering its Spring-Summer 2008 “Pink Ribbon Collection” products at 35 Reebok retail outlets in Malaysia from July 1.

These products include exclusive footwear, apparel, and accessories.

All nett proceeds will be channeled to Pride Foundation (Pink Ribbon Deeds).

Pride is a charity body that aims to enhance awareness effort and improve accessibility to treatments and care of breast cancer at all levels of society.

Entry forms to the charity walk will be available at all Avon Beauty Boutiques in the Klang Valley, Reebok retail outlets and Pride headquarters starting July 1.

For details, call the Avon Head Office at 03-7965 7100

Raising funds for marathon

The state govern-ment is collecting funds for the Pe-nang Bridge marathon as it is confident that it will get the nod from Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) to run the event.

State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said he did not foresee any reason for PBSB to stop the state from taking over the event.

“The Public Works Department (JKR) and the Tourism Ministry have agreed with us and we are currently waiting for PBSB to give us the green light,” he said.

Law was speaking at a press conference to announce A Cultural Charity Night with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.

The dinner will be held in conjunction with Abdul Rahman's birthday at at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Relau at 7.30pm on July 9.

He said the function was to raise funds for the TYT Disaster Relief Fund, charity organisations, the 6th International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championship, which the state was hosting from July 31 to Aug 4, and the Penang Bridge marathon.

Those keen to buy the RM30 tickets can contact Lina at 04-6505136, DAP headquarter at 04-2288482 or Jeffery from PISA at 04-6451934.

Penang Govt to take over bridge marathon

The state government is planning to take over the organising of the Penang Bridge Marathon this year following its cancellation by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said the state had sought permission from the LLM to hold the event.

"We have yet to fix the date as we need to liaise with the International Marathon Council first so that it won't clash with other events," he said Friday.

Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Mohamad Razali Othman had on May 11 announced that the run was cancelled due to financial and manpower constraints.

A week later, Law told reporters that Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said expressed her disappointment with the cancellation of the event, as it had been successful in attracting both local and foreign participants in past years.

Law was speaking at a press conference to announce the sponsorship of A Cultural Charity Night with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas in conjunction with the governor's birthday.

He said E&O Penang and Hunza Properties (Penang) Sdn Bhd were each sponsoring RM300,000 for the event, organised by Taglink Group.

He said the state hoped to raise RM2mil in aid of the TYT Disaster Relief Fund, several charity organisations, the 6th International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championship (IDBF CCWC) to be held in the state from July 31 to Aug 4, and the Penang Bridge Marathon.

For details on the dinner, call 04-538 1110

EKIDEN RUN 2008

with courtesy from naz

Adidas KOTR 2008

with courtesy from PM1

Programme for RELAY FOR LIFE KL 2008

NB15k Run

Click here for full results.

Larian Olimpik McDonalds

Date: 29th June 2008

Venue: Dataran Merdeka, KL

Form PDF Format: Click here!

courtesy from Nazib-thon, Pm14

RMAF Photos

with courtesy from Tey

NB15K Photos

with courtesy from Tey and KC&Sunshine

MALAKOFF Merdeka Penang 26KM

Larian Prihatin

with courtesy from Alharis

Ipoh International Run 2008

Date : 6 July 2008

Time : 6:45am

Venue : Stadium Perak, Ipoh

Categories : 21KM, 10KM, 7KM and 5KM

Registration Closing Date : 29 June 2008

Website: click here

LETTER OF AUTHORISATION FOR RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION

Can't make it to the Sundown Race Expo to collect your race pack?
Fret not, simply print out the letter of authorisation to enable someone to collect on your behalf...

The person collecting your race kit on your behalf should provide:-
1) Your confirmation slip
2) A letter of authorisation signed by you, authorising the collection.

http://www.sundownmarathon.com/uploads/File/letter_of_authorisation.doc

Port Dickson run now in its third year

PRIZES worth RM40,000 are up for grabs at the Port Dickson International Half Marathon to be flagged off at the Admiral Marina and Leisure Club in Port Dickson on May 25.

This will the third consecutive year the event was being held in collaboration with the Negri Sembilan Government, the state Tourism Action Council, the state Tourism Promotion Board and the Negri Sembilan Amateur Athletics Association with support from the Port Dickson Municipal Council and Avillion Port Dickson.

State Tourism, Unity, Culture, Arts, Heritage and Malay Customs committee chairman Mohamad Razi Kail said 3,000 people were expected to take part in this year’s run.

“We have 242 participants from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Nepal and Kenya. We’re hoping to see an increase in numbers from last year’s 2,045 participants,” he said.

This year’s event will be spread out over two days - May 24 and 25 - as it will include complementary activities like a mini-marathon for students, including mentally and physically challenged children, performances by local artistes, a special VIP and celebrity run, health checks, an exhibition of traditional games, a fancy dress competition for children and telematches.

“The activities are in line with a campaign to promote Port Dickson as an international holiday destination and a health and wellness zone,” Mohamad Razi said.

Malaysia’s first astronaut Negri Sembilan-born Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor has been signed on as an icon for both the PD International Half Marathon and the upcoming PD International Triathlon in July.

Dr Sheikh Muszaphar said he agreed to be part of the event as he was keen to promote healthy activities among the youth.

“I want children to be inspired by events like these that focus on physical and mental strength,” he said, adding that he hoped to see active participation from the young.

The PD International Half Marathon is divided into nine categories, the first being the half marathon (21km run) open to men and women aged 18 years and above (categories A and B).
The second is a 11km run (categories C, D, E, F and G) which includes the men’s and women’s open (18 years and above), men’s veteran (above 40 and under 55 years), men’s senior veteran (55 years and above) and women’s veteran (35 years and above).

Schoolchildren (categories H and I) will be able to participate in the 11km run for those aged 13 to 17 years.

Entry fee is RM20 for the half marathon, RM15 for the 11km run and RM5 for school- children.
The event’s sponsors include Power Bar, 100Plus, Milo, Spritzer, Brooks, CCM Pharmaceuticals (Sloan's, Uphamol and Flavettes), Lam Soon Products (Antabax) and TriSportz Event Management.

For enquiries and entry forms, contact Admiral Marina and Leisure Club at 06-647 0888 or the secretariat at 06-765 9870/71. Keen athletes can also register via e-mail at guest.relation@rpb.com.my.

慈濟勘災團啟程 - 援助四川救急難

（慈濟訊）正當慈濟勘災隊伍進駐緬甸不久，2008年5月12日，位於中國四川汶川縣更傳出發生規模7.9級強震；地震強度相當於兩百五十一顆原子彈能量釋放，是臺灣1999年921大地震的五倍。地震發生後，重大災情不斷傳出，傷亡人數更是節節攀升！

當四川震災災情傳出，證嚴上人立即指示慈濟基金會花蓮本會成立災難協調中心，號召全球慈濟人力量共同救災。 由中國地區慈濟人所組成十六人勘災團已於今天（ 5月14日）先行動身進入重災區勘災。

另外，來自慈濟花蓮本會十一人勘災團隊，將於隔日（5月15日）出發前往災區，以協助進行勘災等後續救援評估；隨行包括大愛電視臺記者，以到四川災區進行現場直線追擊。

慈濟基金會第一批救援物資包括：四萬兩千條毛毯以及一萬零兩百個生活包等，總重有六十噸，將連同紅十字會提供的急救包、夾克，以及帳篷等共一百一十噸物資，由華航包機隨明天臺灣慈濟團隊運往成都，發放給災民。

若民眾有意捐款以援助災民，

可將款項捐入慈濟《國際賑災》銀行專戶：

戶口名稱：Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merit Society Malaysia

戶口號碼：004067500119 Malayan Banking Berhad

自強震過後迄今，四川省當地仍有大大小小的餘震發生，又碰上天雨來攪局，民眾人心惶惶。面對不斷攀升的死傷人數，來自各方的賑災速度，也在跟救援時間賽跑。

證嚴上人慈示：驚世的災難，要有警世的覺悟！上人呼籲大家要以戒慎虔誠的心，為災民祈福，唯有凝聚眾人虔誠善心與善念，才能共同消彌災難。

臺灣佛教慈濟基金會馬來西亞 謹啟

國際賑災捐款 捐款方式：

1） 郵寄支票

-支票擡頭 " BUDDHIST TZU CHI MERIT SOCIETY MALAYSIA"

-地址：55-57A JALAN SS25/2 TAMAN BUKIT EMAS 47301 PETALING JAYA

2） 匯入戶口號碼

-戶口名稱：Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merit Society Malaysia

-戶口號碼：004067500119 Malayan Banking Berhad

-請把BANK IN SLIP+連同捐款者姓名+聯絡電話+地址

傳真回來吉隆坡分會（FAX：03-78808158）以便郵寄囘收條。

3） 前來吉隆坡分會捐款

-辦公時間： 星期一至星期六，9AM-8PM

-星期日 9AM-6PM

-地址：55-57A JALAN SS25/2 TAMAN BUKIT EMAS 47301 PETALING JAYA (KELANA JAYA LRT STATION 對面)

-聯絡電話 03-78809048

Siemens Run 2008

adidas Sundown Marathon Race Pack Collection & Race Expo from 23rd to 25th May 2008

All participants must collect their race kits during this time. At the expo, our sponsors and partners will also be present to excite you with the latest gadgets, running gears and tools. So bring your friends and running buddies down to the adidas Sundown Race Expo for some great deals!

Participants are required to present your ID and Confirmation Slip.

To reprint your confirmation slip: Click Here

Race Expo Information –

Preferred Mall: Millenia Walk

Address: No. 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596

Service Desk: +65 6883 1122
Website: Click Here

Date: 23 May (Friday) – 25 May (Sunday)
Time: 11.00am – 9.00pm

To ensure a smooth collection of your race kit, we advise participants to collect during off-peak hours (Please try to avoid lunch and dinner hours).

Things you can do at the Race Expo:

• Grab your race entry pack with adidas goodies and more!
• Buy a return bus ticket to the start and finish area.
• Buy a ticket on the Supporter Bus!
• Pre-purchase a SUBWAY meal for your run nutrition needs after your run!
• Grab a bargain or two at our sponsors participating booth at the expo!
• Meet up with all your running buddies to exchange race stories, tips and gossips!


Overseas Participants Only

Only participants who are non-residents of Singapore, who write in to the organizers personally can collect their race pack at the following address and times apart from the Race Expo.

Participants are to take note of the collection time and location to avoid disappointment and missing the race.

Training Partner: Athlete’s Circle

Address: 27 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069623
Service Desk: +65 63725388
Website: Click Here
How to get there: Click Here

Date: 29 May (Thurs) – 31 May (Saturday)
Time: 29 May – 30 May: 10.30am – 7.00pm
31 May: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Donate Money for China Earthquake

Anyone who interest to donate $$ for China Earthquake,

You can issue cheque to ‘YAYASAN NANYANG PRESS’

Address :
Yayasan Nanyang Press,
No.1, Jalan SS7/2,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Contac:
Tel: 03-7650 8669/694
Fax : 03-7650 8627

Kindly fill in the detail slip together with your cheque.Name, Address, Contact no., Donation amount, Cheque no., and Reference # CE08 (ie. donation for China Earthquake)

Tax exempted receipts will be issued for any amount given. Your donation in whatever varied amount helps make the difference.

For direct bank in, please contact Alliance Bank.

No Bridge Run this year

PENANG: The Penang Bridge Run 2008 has been cancelled due to financial and manpower constraints.The organisers will also not be able to ensure the safety of participants on the bridge, which is undergoing renovation work and is narrower now.
Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Mohamad Razali Othman said last year’s event had “drained all our financial sources to host the event this year.”
He said the highway authority would need more than RM500,000 to host the run and did not want to tax their sponsors to fund the event.
Last year’s run, to commemorate the country’s 50th anniversary and Visit Malaysia 2007, drew 21,399 runners including some 800 participants from 50 countries.
The event featured a 42.2km full marathon, a 22.3km half marathon, a 10km quarter marathon and a newly introduced 10km fun run which attracted more than 8,000 participants. There were 11 categories altogether.
Mohamad Razali said the highway authority might organise the marathon next year after the bridge-widening project had been completed and if they were enough funds.
He said highway authority decided to cancel the run at the end of March and had informed the Penang Tourism Action Council.

with courtesy from PM1 blog.