Personal Challenge

Macquarie and Angkor Hospital for Children: OneTeam—OneRace—OneDay 2015

  • 08/11/2015 - 12/12/2015

Pollyanna Rayappan is a team member of Macquarie Hong Kong, and is participating in One Team - One Race - One Day 2015
and is fundraising for Angkor Hospital for Children

We make a living by what we get; But we make a life by what we give

My Story

My name is Polly.  Many people call me Polly Pocket and I guess in some way that's an accurate description of me as I am quite pocket sized with a carefree and adventurous spirit to match. I believe that no one should ever just be confined to a bucket list - that is why mine never stops customising! It keeps me on my toes, and makes sure that I am never "short-changed".

One of my many mantras in life is to always challenge myself and try new things. Thus, my decision to take part in the Angkor Wat Marathon - as it would be for me - one of many firsts. My first time to Cambodia; My first overseas run ; My first time raising funds through it.   

I may not an awesome runner and I have no delusions of breaking any records. But for me, running has always been more of a battle of wits between my mind and my body. No matter the outcome, I have always found running to be an enriching experience. And I am grateful and blessed for this opportunity to be able to take one passion, running, to fuel another - helping the less fortunate.  

Living in a metropolitan city like Singapore, blessed with many luxuries and options, sometimes we forget to take stock of how fortunate we are. In doing this, I hope to extend some manner of relief, comfort and awareness to the kids at Angkor Hospital for Children - who are fighting battles of their own, some of which larger and more profound than we can never know.   So please help me in our efforts to pay it forward and also promote an altruistic global society by donating.  I know this would mean a lot to both the kids as well as to the people who work tirelessly to make them comfortable.    Your support means a lot.   

Sincerely,
Polly
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Recent Donors

  • ninjarockstar

    A wise wizard once said - you are never late, nor early; one always arrives precisely when one means too ;p Run like the wind Polly Pocket!

    USD 37 12/05/2015 04:04:28 PM UTC

  • Lee Sok Tiang

    USD 36 12/01/2015 02:04:13 AM UTC

  • Anonymous

    We'll be waiting with an acorn (and maybe a merlot) at the end! Don't run up any trees, and don't get your fluffy tail stuck in any thorns! Love, your squirrel friends.

    USD 10 11/28/2015 12:06:58 PM UTC

  • Anonymous

    Dear Kumar, You ROCK. - Harold

    USD 50 11/26/2015 03:14:04 PM UTC

  • Anitha Pillai

    Gambatte, Polly!

    USD 100 11/26/2015 04:58:59 AM UTC

  • Latika K

    USD 100 11/24/2015 04:21:14 AM UTC

  • Andrew Mamelok

    Good luck. Run hard....

    USD 20 11/23/2015 08:51:19 AM UTC

  • Spuddy & Elliot

    We woof you too!!!!

    USD 50 11/18/2015 07:26:36 AM UTC

  • Marissa Lau Geok Shin

    Good luck Polly Pocket!! 😘

    USD 250 11/18/2015 02:01:00 AM UTC

  • Nell

    Enjoy this experience!! I love you <3

    USD 30 11/17/2015 01:17:27 PM UTC

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