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Run For Hope 2024: How Community Spirit Fuels Advancements in Cancer Research

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:02:30 +0000

On Sunday morning, 17 November 2024, over 5,000 runners, volunteers, and supporters gathered at Singapore’s Marina Barrage for Run For Hope 2024. Against the backdrop of a rising sun and an unwavering sense of purpose, participants embarked on the 5km and 10km routes—not for medals, but for something far greater: the hope for a future [...]

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Organise a Successful Charity Walk in 2024: Why is It Important?

Nathan Lin — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:24:13 +0000

Organising a charity walk can be a powerful catalyst for rallying community support, generating necessary funds, and shining a spotlight on a cause close to your heart. In this robust guide, we delve into the significance and the step-by-step approach to orchestrating a successful charity walk, ensuring that your event doesn’t just meet, but surpasses [...]

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Live, Run and Love at the IMU Chariofare Charity Run 2019

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:21:11 +0000

Wanted to help your community? But do not know how to give them back? Then IMU Chariofare Charity Run 2019 organised by International Medical University (IMU) could be for you. IMU originated from the idea of running for a good cause and aims to raise funds to support the university’s charity partners, so they can [...]

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Tokyo Marathon 2019 Charity Program Raised Over 585 Million JPY

The RunSociety Team — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:16:06 +0000

Tokyo Marathon Foundation finished accepting the donation for the Tokyo Marathon 2019 Charity program, at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The program raised over 585 million JPY (S$7 million) and all the donations will go to the respective recipient programs according to the selection of each donor. Here’s the breakdown for the details [...]

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Thousands turn out for cancer research at Run for Hope 2019

Cherment Tay — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:38:50 +0000

Run for Hope 2019 is back with its 26th edition as more than 6,000 participants gathered for a good cause on 17th February 2019 at the Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square. Run for Hope is an annual, non-competitive run organised by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) in order to raise awareness and support [...]

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NUS Bizad Charity Run 2019 Race Review: My First Charity Run

Cherment Tay — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:35:32 +0000

As the sun sets on the horizon, the NUS Bizad Charity Run 2019 finally came to a conclusion on 12th January 2019. NUS Bizad Charity Run is an annual charity running event organised by the people at NUS Business School Alumni Association and NUS Bizad Club. Every year, they raise a huge amount of money [...]

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Make 2018 the Year You Run For Light to Show the World You Care!

Ooi Sin Yao — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:55:43 +0000

What’s not to love about a night run in Singapore? The sun’s down. The moon’s out. The skyline beckons, inviting you to become one with the darkness. But for people whose world is perpetually dark, there’s nothing romantic about nighttime. To call attention to varying conditions in which people’s visual acuity is diminished or absent [...]

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Want to Do Good? Then Join These Upcoming Singapore Charity Runs

Eva Natalia — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:28:29 +0000

You love running. You want to do good for the less-fortunate people but are too occupied with work, family and running commitments. Here’s a solution: join charity runs. Not only will you be benefited physically from the workout, your heart will feel content knowing that you have made a difference in someone else’s life. With [...]

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Arts from The Heart Charity Fun Run and Carnival: For Fun-Seekers Only!

Aidan H. — Fri, 26 May 2017 03:01:08 +0000

If your coach or running partner asks you to push yourself harder and apply your talents more aggressively to either your conditioning routine or your next marathon finish, they might try to motivate you by urging you to “Put your whole heart into your effort!” It’s advice one shouldn’t take lightly because while a good [...]

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How You as a Runner Can Help to Grant the Wishes of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses

Aidan H. — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:00:42 +0000

Close your eyes and make a wish. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? That hot new pair of Reebok running shoes? The compression duds you’ve been lusting over? Maybe you’ve been dreaming about a new tracker that does everything but complete your projects at work. You deserve to have your wish come [...]

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NUS Bizad Charity Run 2017 Raises Over $140,000

Aidan H. — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:55:59 +0000

Organised by the NUS Business School Alumni Association (NUSBSA) and NUS Bizad Club, the annual NUS Bizad Charity Run 2017 attracted more than 1,400 participants and raised more than S$140,000 for financially disadvantaged NUS Business School undergraduates and the Autism Resource Centre (ARC), a not-for-profit charity, last Saturday, 14 January 2017. The event was graced [...]

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How Important Are Charity Runs and Walks to Singapore?

Aidan H. — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:35:28 +0000

If you think that your job is overwhelming, browse websites maintained by the Singapore government and your head might spin. The Ministry of Social and Family Development compiles endless statistical reports that track community members. The Ministry of Health is equally aggressive about raising awareness, keeping track of services and helping to advance the umbrella [...]

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How to Run For A Reason in Singapore to Show the World You Care

Aidan H. — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:00:13 +0000

No disrespect when we say that your mum didn’t go far enough when she told you that “charity begins at home,” because Singapore runners know that high-profile events held to raise money and awareness for good causes also begin at marathon start lines.

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Run in the Dark for a Bright Future for Paralysis Patients

Yuyi Lim — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:37:29 +0000

Mark Pollock. Does the name ring a bell? Well, he is certainly gaining more attention after the recent publication of the Iron 'ElectriRix' Man research by UCLA scientists. Pollock is none other than the first person in the world with chronic complete paralysis to regain enough voluntary control to actively take steps in a robotic exoskeleton.

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Pink Wig-A-Thon: Heading Cancer Survivors Towards A Better Life

Yuyi Lim — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 01:00:41 +0000

Celebrate being in the pink of health in this first of its kind event in Malaysia! To up the ante, everyone has to wear a pink wig, hat, toupee or cap!

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STEPS in the Park 2015: Taking a Step Up Against Slavery

Yuyi Lim — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:00:43 +0000

When we head out for a run, or venture out in search of work and better prospects, we all can agree on one thing: we expect to come home. That's not the case for an estimated 27,000,000 people around the world living in slavery today.

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Run & Raisin’ 2015: Touching Children’s Lives for a Brighter Hope & Future

Priscelia Chin — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:40:29 +0000

Meet Fateha. She's an 11-year-old living in a small 3-room apartment with her parents, grandparents, two younger sisters and an older cousin. Fateha joined TOUCH Young Arrows (TYA) in 2013 as a shy and reserved Primary 3 girl. But over time, she opened up after attending TYA's activities and, with the unconditional love and support from volunteers, gradually gained confidence to interact with other children.

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2015 Sedan Chair Race: Team Up and Bear the Weight of Those in Need

Yuyi Lim — Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:42 +0000

Experience a glimpse of the old Hong Kong heritage while sharing joyful memories and supporting a great cause together! Organised by the Sedan Chair Charities Fund (SCCF), the Sedan Chair Race & Bazaar is held in Hong Kong at The Matilda International Hospital of the Peak every last Sunday of October.

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Wings for Life World Run: The Only Run Where the Finish Line Catches You

Yuyi Lim — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:00:28 +0000

With 35 simultaneous starts and no finish line, the world will run in an incredible world-wide race on Sunday, 3 May 2015. In races across six continents, runners will attempt to stay ahead of pursuing ‘catcher cars’ driven to chase and overpass them.

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4PM Fun:D Run: Giving Back to Community and Raising Funds For Charity

Yuyi Lim — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:00:15 +0000

Want to give back to the community and participate in a meaningful charity run? Then you should mark the date Saturday, 28 March 2015 down on your race calendar. The 4PM Fun:D Run organised by the Malay Youth Literary Association (4PM) will be held at 7:00 a.m. in East Coast Park, Big Splash.

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