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.

GUARDIAN WALKATHON TO FOCUS ON WALK 10,000 STEPS A DAY

Group photo launched of Guardian Walkathon 2016

Everyone has got a busy lifestyle, not to forget that we need to have healthy lifestyle. Guardian Walkathon 2016 - the annual charity event aimed at promoting walking as part of a healthier lifestyle. This year is the 7th year of the walkathon, it will be held on Malaysia Day, 16 September 2016 at Wetland Park, Putrajaya.

Guardian's Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Marketing Director Ms. Christina Low giving her speech

Every year, participants of Walkathon has increase. This year hopefully can gained 3,000 entries and raise funds for 15 orphanages throughout the country.

This year Guardian's Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd Ms Low explains that walking 10,000 steps everyday for a healthy lifestyle.

Guardian Walkathon 2016 has two categories, 3km fun walk and 5km fun walk. It's a fun walk that you can bring along your family to join. Put on your outstanding Malaysian Costume and you'll get the chance to win the grand prize of Guardian Vouchers worth RM1,000, and consolation prizes of RM100 each.

You can purchase the tickets from today to 28 August. They are priced at a special price of RM25 each for adults, RM15 each for children and Golden Privilege members, with a minimum purchase of RM20 in a single receipt from Guardian. Tickets for group entries of four would be discounted to RM60 per group. RM5 of each ticket sold will be contributed to the orphanages. The tickets can be purchased at any Guardian store in the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan.

After you have purchased the tickets don't forget to log on www.guardianwalkathon.com to submit personal details.

The brands sponsoring this year's walkathon are Berocca, Biogrow, Bio-essence Blackmores, Ebene, Equal, Futuro, Lennox, LipHop, Omron, Panadol, Provition, Sunplay and Tiger Balm.

Mark your calendar as for six days from 26 to 31 July 2016, sponsors of the Walkathon will be hold a Health Concourse at the Centre Court of 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The fair would be open from 10am to 10pm for each of the six days. Let's take part in this healthy walk together with family and friends.

The race pack collection has been fixed on 3 and 4 of September at Paradigm Mall between 10am and 8pm If you like to know more information on the walkathon visit www.guardianwalkathon.com.