100km Marathon in His Wheelchair. Respect. Why Not Run With Him Too?
The Xtramile Run takes a unique twist with the traditional marathon! Three men will be running 100km to raise funds for the Dignity for Children Foundation, and are getting the public involved in different ways.
By Mei Mei Chu — 16 Aug 2013, 05:18 PM — Updated over 11 years ago
WATCH: Will you accompany these men on their mission to run 100km for Dignity?
Duration of the run : Estimated 18 hours. August 24th, Saturday, at 5pm and concluding at 11am the next morning, 25th August, Sunday. Running Route : Around Klang Valley (from Putrajaya, Sunway, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya)
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The Xtramile Run in August will see three men, one wheelchair-bound, running for 18 hours
THREE men – Alex Au-Yong, Kyle Tan and Daniel Lee – have set out on a mission to run 100km across Klang Valley to raise funds for the children of Dignity for Children Foundation.
THREE men – Alex Au-Yong, Kyle Tan and Daniel Lee – have set out on a mission to run 100km across Klang Valley to raise funds for the children of Dignity for Children Foundation.
This August, Alex will run 100km again together with 2 other like-minded friends – Kyle Tan and Daniel Lee, an upcoming para-athlete, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta - a condition also known as brittle bones disease.
Themed 'Run for Dignity', the XtraMile Run 2013 aims to raise awareness and interest amongst Malaysians to support the education initiatives of Dignity for Children Foundation. The XtraMile Run is the first-of-its-kind 100km charity run in Malaysia, which debuted in 2011.
Pioneer Alex Au-Yong says he wanted to translate his passion of long distance running into something impactful
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Pioneer Alex Au-Yong says he wanted to translate his passion of long distance running into something impactful
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"It all started with my passion for running long distance. I wanted to translate my passion into something tangible to make a difference and impact the community in need.
"One thing led to another and in 2011, I found myself in the first ever 100km run to raise RM1,000 for every kilometre I ran," said Au-Yong, a brand manager at Athlete's Circle Malaysia.
"We think it's enough to just give them food and books, but it doesn't work that way. Education for the poor is not charity. It is intervention, transformation and development. We are thankful for all the corporations and individuals who have supported us thus far, including the XtraMile Run.
This year's Xtramile Run aims to raise RM300,000 for the Dignity for Children Foundation
The trio aims to raise RM300,000 which will then be channeled to benefit 135 preschool children and 141 secondary school students under Dignity for Children Foundation.
We believe that the most effective way to break the cycle of poverty is through quality and holistic education. Since 2003, we have been building up to a one-stop community-learning centre for the urban poor and underprivileged.
dignityforchildren.orgOur Vision is to empower underprivileged children to break the cycle of poverty through quality education, positively transforming their lives and the lives of the community around them.
dignityforchildren.orgLike running? Here's how you can run with Alex, Daniel and Kyle while helping the children
Show your support for Alex, Daniel, and Kyle as they run the 100km by running alongside them relay-style. No, you don't have to run 100km to participate! The 100km run will be broken up into sections, and runners will have the option of signing up to run either a 10km or 20km distance.
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Like running? Here's how you can run with Alex, Daniel and Kyle while helping the children.
Image via xtramile.infoIn addition to running together with other XtraMilers, runners will be involved in raising pledges in aid of the run’s beneficiary, Dignity for Children. Each runner is required to pledge a minimum of RM600 towards the beneficiary, Dignity for Children.
CLICK HERE for The Xtramile Run 100km runner participation form. Registration is limited to a total of 500 participants, and slots for each 10km or 20km section of the run will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Not running? These are other ways you can help
DONATE TO DIGNITY: Your generosity allows the Dignity for Children Foundation to continue providing underprivileged children with long term quality education and care in a secure environment while meeting their basic needs, such as nutrition and hygiene.
You can get involved with the Xtramile Run by volunteering your time and skills. You can help as a photographer or videographer, volunteer for crew duty and just be there to cheer and support the runners. You can email: [email protected].
xtramile.infoThe Xtramile run aims to empower individuals to make a difference
The XtraMile Run is organised by the community, for the community, to empower individuals to make a difference. The XtraMile Run is unique from other charity runs or organized runs.
xtramile.infoAn inspirational charity run to raise funds for the Dignity for Children Foundation and spread the message that we can all go the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others.
xtramile.infoThe aim of the run is to cultivate in every runner a heart for the cause, and the willingness to go the extra mile to pledge in terms of both running ability and monetary contribution.
xtramile.infoIn 2011, The Xtramile Run successfully raised RM111,000 for StArt Society
XtraOrdinary Walk with the kids from Carolyn School of Rhythmatic Gymnastic
purplehouz.comIn 2011, Mr Alex Au-Yong successfully ran 100km and managed to raise RM111,000 for StArt Society, a centre that helps underprivileged kids through the arts. This year, he is joined by two other big-hearted ‘ultramarathoners’ – Kyle and Daniel!
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