What do you do when most events have been scrapped or postponed due to the corona virus?
During the movement order control (phase 1 and 2), I did zero running outdoor sports activities were not allowed. On the first day when the restrictions eased, I went straight into the neighbourhood park for my first run - to get back to my pre-lockdown fitness level and a breath of fresh air after two months of staying home.
Not long after I got back to my regular running, I longed for the excitement of participating in a race and getting a medal after crossing the finish line. But that's out of the question for now, perhaps until end of the year as most major events around the world have been canceled or moved to virtual format.
#RunForChildren
Organised by World Vision Malaysia as part of their "It Takes You and I to End Violence Against Children" campaign, the #RunForChildren is a virtual run from 3-19 July 2020.
#RunForChildren is a 42 minutes virtual run where participants run for the child on their runner’s bib.
The rules are simple. Participants are required to run for 42 mins, with no minimum distance. Runs can be done outdoors at your preferred location or on a treadmill.
Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children have 42 rights. These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and develop their full potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of ethnicity, gender or religion. It is the responsibility of parents, governments and children themselves to ensure the rights of children are met.
The 42 minutes represent the 42 rights of the child on the runner's bib, and to ensure that their rights are protected. Click here for more info on children's rights
I did my #RunForChildren in Serdang in a residential park in Seri Kembangan. The weather was beautiful, perfect for running so I ran at a leisurely pace, savouring event minute of the 42-min of the run, thinking about the child on bib, and all the voiceless children whose rights have been denied.
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much" - Marian W. Edelman.
If you're interested in sponsoring a child, click here
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| That's 42 minutes of running and 42 children's rights |
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| Finisher medal |
