Saturday, 29 April 2017

End Polio Ride (21-23 April 2017) : Day 3 - City Fun Ride

Some of the riders celebrating with their medals
Getting ready to flag off
'Roommates' at Amerin Hotel
At the Central Post Office
Foreigners supporting End Polio campaign
Police force supporting End Polio campaign
Heading back, Danga Bay area
Heading back, Country Garden area
Heading back, Country Garden area
Heading back, climbing the bridges over Sg Danga
Heading back, Perling market in the background
Victory !!!
Even after a loooooooong breakfast, the presentation of certificates was an equally long wait...
....some others don't waste time....
Hooray!!!
Hip! Hip! Hooray!!!



Every human being comes to the world with a cry....the cry of LIFE!!! In End Polio campaign, the common passion to end this LIFE crippling disease was the sole factor that brought us out to the streets. Everyone of us wanted to put an end to poliomielitis!

Third day running, today's city funride was taken lightly by many full route riders. Dr Jeffrey forgot his shoes whereas Eva forgot her gloves. While Claudine forgot her full assemble of gloves, helmets and armbands.....many others, forgot to return for today's finale!!!

We were all more relaxed today knowing it is a short ride. More so, after receiving news on Anna's miraculous escape from harm. Other than bruises, she did not suffer any nor fractures. In fact, our gutsy lady had driven herself home the very same evening!

Without a helmet, Claudine had picked up a spare one from Eva's house. Without breakfast, she had swallowed 3 huge bites of her "kan lou mien" before hitting the road! Mr Pang, her breakfast partner was left on his own.

Regrouping point


Regrouping point

The ride into the city was short and simple except everyone had to conquer the 3 bridges that traverses Sg Danga's tributaries. There was a short regrouping point just before Istana Bukit Serene before a final stop at the central post office. Returning the same way after a long break, everyone waited even longer for their Certificates of Participation or Achievements. Nonetheless, many of us sat out the long wait at Restoran Piao Xiang.


At the Central Post Office
At the Central Post Office

Robert returned to Singapore the same way he had arrived. He was driven to the city whereupon he pedal powered home. This time though, having made friends with his fellow countryman, he no longer haul his heavy back pack on his shoulders. It was brought home to him by Chee Wee.


Riders create awareness
Riders create awareness

By noon, the local newspapers has started circulating about Rotary's End Polio campaign. At least, the selfless ride by many had driven a chord. And while we vanguards return home, our fellow Rotarians' work ...... is yet done!!!


Photo Credits :

1. KM Lee
2. Robert Wong
3. Khaw Sue Chen
4. Alvin Ng 

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