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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Feature of the Week: Hong Kong students reflect on their walk for Amity Foundation
Do you have something to share? Send us your recommendations using this form On May 17, the Amity Foundation in Hong Kong organised a walkathon. Attendees carried water while they walked to raise awareness about increasing access to clean water. Here are reflections written by two students who joined the charity event. Kudio Tang (aged 10), Maryknoll Convent School (Primary Section) When we arrived, we attended a prize presentation, which marked the start of our 3km walk along the riverbank of the Shing Mun River. We had to carry bamboo poles with a heavy bucket of water attached to each end. As we walked along the path, I realised we were walking quite fast, having already covered half of the 3km walk within 15 minutes. When we arrived on the other side of the riverbank, I was drenched in sweat. At last, we could hit a gong, and a reporter came to interview us about our feelings. I felt thrilled and relieved that I could finish a 3km walk, as I'm always busy with schoolwork and rarely have time to exercise. Although the day was a challenge, I still had fun, and I'll never forget the experience that taught me the importance of conserving water. After a 3km walk with bamboo poles, Kudio Tang (second from left) learned the value of water conservation. Photo: Handout Ryder Szeto (aged 10), Yan Chai Hospital Chan Lu Seng Primary School During this activity, we carried a heavy water bucket and walked in the hot weather. I realised that the disadvantaged children in small villages suffered more than we did, as we had access to water without restriction. It is hard to imagine that they have to carry such heavy buckets many times a day. I plan to raise funds for them through such events to build facilities that can provide clean water in mountainous areas. Ryder Szeto shared his experience at the Amity Foundation walkathon in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Honouring Jesse's Journey
John Davidson is planning to walk from St. Thomas to London in honour of the 30th anniversary of Jesse's Journey. CTV's Lauren Stallone reports.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NAMI hosts 25th annual Walkathon for mental health
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One in five Americans experience mental health problems each year, and a local walkathon has been helping improve the lives of those affected for the last 25 years. Many individuals who suffer from mental health struggles do not like to speak about it or have the outlet to do so. Community rallies behind local man seeking kidney donor at 'Adam's March for a Match' 'A lot of people, they just don't even know what to do with their loved ones or how to help themselves if they have a mental health diagnosis,' said Cathy Rogers, Executive Director of NAMI-WM. But it was a different story for Tamari Cole after she learned about the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Now, Cole is the president of NAMI. 'I do 'In Our Own Voice,' share your own stories, I teach family in English and Spanish, I do peer support services,' Cole said. Cole is one of nearly 200 people who come out every year to the annual walkathon at Stanley Park to share their story, with some even facing their fear of animals by petting therapy dogs and horses. After the walk started at a church near Forest Park 25 years ago, it has become the non-profit's biggest fundraiser. They're hoping to raise $30,000 by December 31. However, organizers say that raising awareness is what's most important, and they are looking for volunteers to help. 'We've come a long way, but we still have a long way to go,' Cole said. Among the festivities were face painting, raffles, and guest speakers, including 22News Morning Anchor Rich Tettemer. He's been the MC of the walkathon ever since it started. As he retires on June 6, Tettemer had this to say for his final year at the event. 'We call it a journey of hope and recovery, and it's about making comebacks,' Tettemer said. Tettemer said that despite retiring, he'll be back to help with the organization's mission. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
