Cambridge Half Marathon for Singapore Cancer Society
- 11/02/2017 - 07/03/2017
Daphne is fundraising for Singapore Cancer Society
I am running a half-marathon to raise funds for the Singapore Cancer Society- in tribute to my dearest Coach Zhu
My Story
On 5th March 2017, I will be running my first ever half-marathon, and will be raising funds for the Singapore Cancer Society.
As a medical student, cancer is a recurring theme over the course of our studies- we learn about it from various aspects- its biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, the list goes on. But cancer has also touched my life on a personal level. At the age of 12, when no one could believe I could achieve anything in gymnastics, Coach Zhu believed in me. Over my 5 years under her, she has taught me how hard work and persistence can trump natural talent, and made me into the person I am today. Her style of training was tough and unforgiving, and physical conditioning was often used as a punishment. One of my nicknames was "racing horse- 赛马", because somehow I always did better at running than other kinds of physical conditioning! She fought a courageous 4 year battle with cancer- inspiring many with her endless dedication and selflessness.
So in the midst of the hectic 8 week Cambridge term (and looming HNA exams), I will be training for and running a half marathon. Each step, each mile, is a tribute to Coach Zhu's spirit, and a reminder of the lessons she has taught me over the past 5 years- of perseverance, dedication and selflessness.
The Singapore Cancer Society is a community-based voluntary welfare organisation that is dedicated to maximizing lives by minimizing the impact of cancer. Your donation will help those in need directly through the provision of financial assistance and medical equipment (UK friends: Healthcare is not free in Singapore), increasing screening and public education, and also help to fund cancer research and advocacy.
Please donate what you can for this great cause- every little bit counts! Thank you :)
Recent Donors
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Megan Chong
Well done Daph! :D I'm so proud of you! <3 Love ya
SGD 30 03/06/2017 01:36:15 AM UTC
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Alexander Johnstone
GBP 10 03/05/2017 01:32:32 PM UTC
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JT
Oppa 支持你。 Jiayou! -Korkor
GBP 5 03/05/2017 12:21:57 AM UTC
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Zhi Xin Yan
GBP 5 03/04/2017 01:34:47 PM UTC
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Charlotte
SGD 7 03/04/2017 12:55:16 PM UTC
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Yi Lin Phaan
SGD 25 03/04/2017 12:44:22 PM UTC
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Anonymous
USD 15 03/04/2017 12:36:12 PM UTC
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Joanna Ye
Good luck daphy xxx 加油!
GBP 25 03/04/2017 11:04:32 AM UTC
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Heng Xuan
All the best Daphne. Keep running and inspiring!
SGD 25 03/04/2017 10:54:09 AM UTC
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Nicholas Doddrell
GBP 25 03/04/2017 10:49:54 AM UTC