A run for a cause - Terry Fox Run KL 2009

Last Sunday was the Terry Fox Run Kuala Lumpur 2009 in Lake Garden. I was there with my family. I missed the run last year because I had committed to my team mates earlier for a treasure hunt on the same date.

I have been supporting this cause for cancer research for a few years now. I draw a lot of inspiration from Terry Fox about life, running, courage, doing-what-you-can and many more. Also, I feel that finding a cure for cancer and raising awareness about cancer are important too. That's why I tried my best to promote this run in my blog as well as getting support within my company.

This year, I basically walked the 3.5km family course with Ashton under the hot sun. Ashley was with her mother and they were pacing faster than Ashton and I. Ashton was complaining more than walking or running. He was complaining about the hot sun the most. Anyway, I have to sweet-talk him, drag him and at one point, carry him on my back, in order to finish the run.

I thought the response was good this year. I estimated about 4000 runners joined the run. Some big companies came in large number of runners. There were also students from schools, particularly from international schools. Many foreigners and expatriates were seen supporting the run.

I also met some of my runner friends and colleagues as well. My buddy William was there too with his parents and family.

For photos of the run, you may visit my Multiply site here. Hope to see you next year.

Route map for Terry Fox Run KL 2009

Please find the route map for Terry Fox Run 2009 above.

Date: Sunday, 1 November 2009 Venue: Flag off @ 9.00 a.m. Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Garden) Rules & Regulations: 1) All participants must run on the designated route. There are 2 routes- 5km and 3.5km for the family run. 2) For wheelchair bound, and physically challenged participants, please note that there are slopes along the run route. 3) Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 a.m. 4) No registration required. Just turn up during the run day. You can buy the Terry Fox Run official t-shirt, RM25 each. Parking: Limited parking is available on site, and public transport is recommended. Notice: The organisers, their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, are not liable for any injuries suffered, damage and loss of properties by participants at this event

For update on T-shirt sale location, please click here.

Come run with me - Terry Fox Run KL 2009 (T-shirt available now)

I got my Terry Fox Run KL 2009 T-shirt from CARIF yesterday. They got their latest T-shirt stock the same day. The sizes available now are:

	Sizes	Chest(cm)	Length(cm)
	2	22	16
	4	24	17
	3XS	28	20
	2XS	30	21
	XS	32	22
	S	36	25
	M	42	29
	L	44	30
	XL	46	31
	2XL	48	32
	3XL	52	34

The design again shown here:


I heard this year response is not so good so far. Probably less publicity and late T-shirt availability.

Come run with me on 1 Nov 2009 in Lake Garden. Flag-off time is 9:00am. Just get your T-shirt from:

1) Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF), 2nd Floor, Outpatient Centre, Sime Darby Medical Centre (From 15th Oct, Mon to Fri, 9.00am to 5.00pm) Phone: 03-56391874

2) Canadian High Commission, Menara Tan & Tan, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur (From 15th Oct, Mon to Thurs, 8.30am to 12.00pm, 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Fridays 8.30am to 12.00pm)

3) Foyer, Menara Citibank, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (from 26th Oct to 30th Oct 12.00 to 2.00pm)

4) 1 Utama Community Corner, 1st. Floor, Oval, 23-25 Oct (Fri to Sun), 10.00am to 9.00pm

5) Bangsar Village (24th & 25th October - 10am to 9.00pm) (Updated 21 Oct 2009)

6) Mid Valley Megamall, 3rd Floor, North Court (Celebrity Fitness), 26-30 Oct (Mon to Fri), 5.00pm to 8.00pm (Updated 27 Oct 2009)

7) Sunway Pyramid, LG1, Blue Atrium (near Bata), 30-31 Oct (Fri-Sat), 10.00am-9.00pm (Updated 27 Oct 2009)

8) Mont Kiara and PJ Hilton (Clark Hatch Fitness Centre), 20-23 and 27-30 Oct (Tue to Fri), 4.30pm to 7.30pm (Updated 27 Oct 2009)

9) Run Day - Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur, 1 Nov, Sun, 7.30am - 10,30am (Updated 27 Oct 2009)


The money raised will be for cancer research.


Each T-shirt costs RM25. You are not obliged to run if you buy the T-shirt. You can buy the T-shirt to support the good cause even if you cannot make it to the run.

Terry Fox Run Kuala Lumpur 2009

Terry Fox Run Kuala Lumpur 2009

Date: 1 Nov 2009 (Sun)
Time (Flag-off): 9:00am
Venue: Lake Garden

This non-competitive run is for a good cause. You can bring your family and friends.

The fund raised (via T-shirt sale) will be for cancer research. The beneficiary will be CARIF (Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation) Malaysia.

See below for the T-shirt design.

You still can buy the T-shirt to contribute if you cannot join the run.

If you would like to volunteer

Or

If you need more information

Please contact :

Ms Yoon / Mr Peter Kang, CARIF, 2nd floor, OPC, Sime Darby Medical Centre, T: 56391874

Or email them at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org

Updated (20 Oct 2009):

More info on T-shirt sale locations