Guardian Walkathon 2016 @Putrajaya Wetland

Family and friends early morning walkathon

 It's Malaysia Day 15 September 2016, early morning with my classmate to join the Guardian Walkathon 2016. There's rain in the morning and it didn't stop participants to take part in the walk. Some people using umbrella and also wearing costume at the walkathon. Many participants have bring their umbrella to the event so that they can enjoy the walk together with friends and families.

Walkathon participants wearing costumes at the walk

 They came in groups and as families; young and old, and many came in special national costumes to mark the occasion. As having fun and quality time were part of morning's agenda, the walkathon had two events - the 3-kilometer fun walk and the 5-kilometre fun walk.

Besides the walk, there were more games and a lucky draw for everyone. For the participants, they not only benefitted from a morning of healthy activities but weren't home that their effort benefitted hundreds of oprhans and needy children of fifteen homes.

The winner of the Most Outstanding Costume Competition received Guardian vouchers worth RM1,000. Ten others received consolation prizes of RM100 Guardian vouchers each and a goodie bag. Once again congratulations to the winners.

costume contest winners

 In conjunction with the walkathon, Guardian Malaysia donated a total of RM300,000 to 15 homes across the country. Each home received RM20,000. Part of the charity funds came from the Walkathon ticket sales, but the bulk of the RM300,000 came from Guardian Malaysia.

Representatives of three of homes received their cheques from Christina Low, Marketing Director at the prize presentation ceremony. They are from the Rumah Penyayang Ulin Nuha; Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak Yatim Muhammad Al-Fateh, Pusat Jagaan Pertubuhan Anak-Anak Yatim Darul Aminan.

Representatives of three of homes received their cheques from Christina Low, Marketing Director at the prize presentation ceremony. They are from the Rumah Penyayang Ulin Nuha; Pusat Jagaan Kanak-kanak Yatim Muhammad Al-Fateh, Pusat Jagaan Pertubuhan Anak-Anak Yatim Darul Aminan.

Ms Christina Low, speaking at the ceremony, thanked all the participants for contributing to the success of walkathon and supporting the Company's efforts to help those in need. She said: "Guardian Malaysia is the largest pharmacy, health and beauty retailer with 400 stores all over the country."

Fun games at the event, where children play fishing the ducky

Now in it's 7th year, the walkathon has always included a charity element, with funds raised for various different causes. 

I have shared some photos taken at the event, you can refer to Guardian Walkathon 2016 album. Click on the link to view it.

One of the fun activities at the walkathon is able to feed Chickaboo, look at the video to see my friend feeding it. There's pet food of Chickaboo available for sell to feed the Chickaboo there.

If you have follow me on social media, you also see that I have upload the photos at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Click on the link to view it. It's fun walkathon day at Putrajaya Wetland on Friday, can't wait to participate for next year Guardian Walkathon 2017.