Secret War Journal[18 December 2010][Long Post]
Took me some time to finally post this. I sort of give up of the pictures been released, guess I shall work with I have. =]
Let me begin by informing you what is this event about first:
Our job is rather simple, whenever a team arrives, we just need to make sure that all the members of the team has arrived before giving them the stickers to certify that they have completed this checkpoint. After that, they are free to proceed with the walk and onto the next checkpoint! :)
For our checkpoint, we gave out water bottles to the participants. Some of them were wondering where are the fruits and they were informed that the fruits (if I recall, bananas) are available at the next checkpoint.
Certain checkpoints give out freebies to the participants to rejuvenate them since the walk is not an easy one. As previously mentioned, the checkpoint I'm in gives out drinks.
What really made the whole duration that enjoyable was the courtesy of the volunteers and the participants. It's been a long time since everyone I meet are so polite, cheerful and friendly. It really gave me hope that the world isn't all dark. :)
The volunteers had KFC Black Pepper Chicken for lunch but I didn't order one because I feel a bit bad for them to treat so I decided to just eat lunch after my duty. Hahas!
Guessed I came a tad early but hey I had nothing to do for 3 hours! (that's the time gap between my duty hahas! Actually, I forgot what happened during this period of time. Oops.)
Anyhow, the place is already closed in preparation for the event but I can't enter yet because the co-ordinator who can verify my involvement is not here yet. (Because I'm so early, hahas!)
Had a chat with participants who also came early to prepare themselves, I feel so Wow-ed by them. :)
Night is upon us! The co-ordinator came and the guards allowed us in as we carried items to prepare for the opening ceremony. This is when times go hectic and crazy as we rush to prepare!!!
Had some time to take a breather while we were making balloons and tying them around the railings.
Looking at the seating complex, I wonder how it feels to be in the VIP lounge. Ahhh, life.
Sadly, after the preparations, we have duty at the entrance so I didn't have the chance to take a peek at how the opening ceremony went. Nevertheless, the 100Km Walk is still on and this place is one of the checkpoint as well. Lookie at the clock! Hahas!
Did some checkpoint duty before I headed home!
Update: This is recent. They actually went to officially thanks for our involvement in the event.
"Our young and energetic student volunteers from Meridien Junior College
Heng Wen Zi, Gerald Chan, Cynthia Tang, Debbie Sim, Jackie Lam, Leon Loh, Yeo Yao Hui, Germinian Gan, Kan Wei Chong, Gordon Goh, Leroy Lim, Joshua Tan, Timothy Lim, Kwek Jin Cheng, Goh Jia Lin, Lim Si Jie, Benjamin Ong Shao Jun, Ng Wei Jie, Ong Sim Juan, Ng Zheng Yi, Masaki Kor, Alan Khoo, Darren Teo, Muhd Asyraf Zainol, Joh Kia Meng, Pua Si Yan, Wang Xiu Hui, Kang Lei, Ahmad Naufal, Ang Weiyi Jerene, Benjamin Kitson Bok Jia Wei, Daniel Lim Zheng Yi, Darren Eng Kai Jie, Khoo Wei Quan, Koh Wei Yang, Lee Ying Hui, Tay Jun Hurng Ryan, Derick Tan, Chew Ee Zeng, Chong Kejin, Lee Jun Zhou, Tan Tian Hoe, Woo Wei En, Jeanette Soon Xiu Yi, Starnia Quek Ping Hwee, Goh Xuan Hong, Bryan James Leong Wei Xun, Esther Wan Yee Shuang, Sydney Tan Yu Ke" - Let's Take A Walk Committee
Took me some time to finally post this. I sort of give up of the pictures been released, guess I shall work with I have. =]
Let me begin by informing you what is this event about first:
Rally your friends, colleagues and family to walk for a good cause this Christmas! Make this December extra special by taking part in this overnight, round island endurance walk!That's basically what the event that I'm helping out at is about. I was assigned to help out at two checkpoints.
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There are three categories for Let's Take A Walk 2010, 10km JalanWalk, 50km PowerWalk and 100km ExtremeWalk. These three walks are specially designed to cater to the varied participants and their interests. Registration fee is at S$25 for 10km JalanWalk and S$60 for 50km PowerWalk & 100km ExtremeWalk.
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10km JalanWalk (Individual)
The 10km JalanWalk is ideal for classmates, colleagues, families, groups of friends who would like to enjoy a relaxing workout. The 10km route will take you through a combination of both quiet and bustling corners of the city as well as new hotspots such as Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands. (Subject to change, pending approval from authority)
Reporting Date : Sunday, 19 December 2010
Reporting Time : 7:30am
Official Flag-off Time : 8:30 am
Start & End Point : Liang Court, 177 River Valley Road
Fees : S$25
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50km PowerWalk (Team 3 to 6 people)
Calling all sports fanatics, athletes, musclemen and sporty ladies and anyone who is gamed to put their fitness level to an endurance test. The 50km PowerWalk is a great chance to gather your like-minded friends, colleagues or relatives to take part, as co-walkers and be part of a meaningful event.
To take part, simply form a team of 3 to 6 people and register as a team to take up this challenging endurance walk. Spending the whole day walking together for a good cause through the heartland, park connectors and local attractions could easily bring your friendship closer.
Rally your friends as your own “ra-ra” support team to meet your team in between your walk to give you a moral boost, some tender loving care with their surprise late-night visits, massages and snacks.
The lovely night walk route will bring you through the less travelled western part of Singapore and ever popular Southern Ridges.
Reporting Date : Saturday, 18 December 2010
Reporting Time : 7:30 pm
Official Flag-off Time : 9:00 pm
Start Point : Singapore Turf Club, 1 Turf Club Avenue (next to Kranji MRT)
End Point : Liang Court, 177 River Valley Road
Fees : S$50 (early bird, register before 1 Oct) | S$60
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100km ExtremeWalk (Team 3 to 6 people)
You walk every day, so what's so difficult about walking for an extended period of time, you may think. The 100km ExtremeWalk is the most challenging route in Let's Take A Walk. This walk is no easy feat and is both mentally and physically demanding. The walk is not for feeble-minded individuals, but with strong determination, good pre-walk training regime and a never-say-die attitude, nothing is impossible.
Put your endurance and mindpower to the ultimate test with this challenge.
This year route offer something different so even if you have completed previous 100km route, you can re-join us to discover the hidden treasures round the island.
Reporting Date : Saturday, 18 December 2010
Reporting Time : 7:00am
Official Flag-off Time : 8:00 am
Start Point : Tampines 1, 10 Tampines Central 1 (next to Tampines MRT)
End Point : Liang Court, 177 River Valley Road
Fees : S$50 (early bird, register before 1 Oct) | S$60
First Duty: Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall
This is checkpoint 2 for the 100Km Extreme WalkOur job is rather simple, whenever a team arrives, we just need to make sure that all the members of the team has arrived before giving them the stickers to certify that they have completed this checkpoint. After that, they are free to proceed with the walk and onto the next checkpoint! :)
For our checkpoint, we gave out water bottles to the participants. Some of them were wondering where are the fruits and they were informed that the fruits (if I recall, bananas) are available at the next checkpoint.
Certain checkpoints give out freebies to the participants to rejuvenate them since the walk is not an easy one. As previously mentioned, the checkpoint I'm in gives out drinks.
What really made the whole duration that enjoyable was the courtesy of the volunteers and the participants. It's been a long time since everyone I meet are so polite, cheerful and friendly. It really gave me hope that the world isn't all dark. :)
The volunteers had KFC Black Pepper Chicken for lunch but I didn't order one because I feel a bit bad for them to treat so I decided to just eat lunch after my duty. Hahas!
50KM Opening Ceremony
Next stop, Tuas!
Anyhow, the place is already closed in preparation for the event but I can't enter yet because the co-ordinator who can verify my involvement is not here yet. (Because I'm so early, hahas!)
Had a chat with participants who also came early to prepare themselves, I feel so Wow-ed by them. :)
Night is upon us! The co-ordinator came and the guards allowed us in as we carried items to prepare for the opening ceremony. This is when times go hectic and crazy as we rush to prepare!!!
Had some time to take a breather while we were making balloons and tying them around the railings.
Looking at the seating complex, I wonder how it feels to be in the VIP lounge. Ahhh, life.
Sadly, after the preparations, we have duty at the entrance so I didn't have the chance to take a peek at how the opening ceremony went. Nevertheless, the 100Km Walk is still on and this place is one of the checkpoint as well. Lookie at the clock! Hahas!
Did some checkpoint duty before I headed home!
Update: This is recent. They actually went to officially thanks for our involvement in the event.
"Our young and energetic student volunteers from Meridien Junior College
Heng Wen Zi, Gerald Chan, Cynthia Tang, Debbie Sim, Jackie Lam, Leon Loh, Yeo Yao Hui, Germinian Gan, Kan Wei Chong, Gordon Goh, Leroy Lim, Joshua Tan, Timothy Lim, Kwek Jin Cheng, Goh Jia Lin, Lim Si Jie, Benjamin Ong Shao Jun, Ng Wei Jie, Ong Sim Juan, Ng Zheng Yi, Masaki Kor, Alan Khoo, Darren Teo, Muhd Asyraf Zainol, Joh Kia Meng, Pua Si Yan, Wang Xiu Hui, Kang Lei, Ahmad Naufal, Ang Weiyi Jerene, Benjamin Kitson Bok Jia Wei, Daniel Lim Zheng Yi, Darren Eng Kai Jie, Khoo Wei Quan, Koh Wei Yang, Lee Ying Hui, Tay Jun Hurng Ryan, Derick Tan, Chew Ee Zeng, Chong Kejin, Lee Jun Zhou, Tan Tian Hoe, Woo Wei En, Jeanette Soon Xiu Yi, Starnia Quek Ping Hwee, Goh Xuan Hong, Bryan James Leong Wei Xun, Esther Wan Yee Shuang, Sydney Tan Yu Ke" - Let's Take A Walk Committee
