Winning a Photo Contest -Let's Walk the Talk

"I am walking for all the women affected with breast cancer. I am praying that they will survive the disease in order to enjoy the rest of their with their families and friends."

The photograph above is my winning entry in a Photo Contest entitled Spot The Special Edition Pink KGBC  Ford Fiesta. It was taken by my officemate, Ariz , during the Avon KGBC Let's Walk The Talk held last October 21, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia open grounds.

Avon Philippines announced  the Photo Contest promo during the event and encouraged all participants in the Three-Kilometer Walk Category to look for the pink Ford Fiesta, take photos and have a chance to win a 50" 50iTV630 Smart 3D TV worth P 100,000. Upon hearing the P 100,000.00 worth of prizes, I walked faster to reach the Finish Line where the Special Edition Ford Fiesta was parked and surrounded by people in pink! Ariz and I alternately took our photos making sure that we would get a good shot. 

When I got home that day, I uploaded my photo entry using my Facebook account Fely Xiaojie. I believe I have a very lucky account because this wasn't my first time to join a promo online. I already won a six-month supply of Nestle Fitnesse and a six-month free membership at Fitness First Philippines during the Nestle Fitnesse Shape Up Night last March 31, 2012 at NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

With 194 votes from my online friends, I garnered the promo's grand prize- a 50" 50iTV630 Smart 3D TV.  I received my prize during the awarding ceremony held at the head office of Avon Philippines in Makati City last December 3, 2012.

Me with Avon Philippines president and general manager Kanwar Bhutani (left) and corporate communications manager Ada Cruz-Lopez (right)

Thank you very much to all my friends who supported me in my walk against Breast Cancer!

Run for Breastfeeding!

   
           It took me a year to post this first advocacy program that I have participated since I engaged myself into running. I wish I could still remember the details.

           This activity Run to Save Lives! Run for Breastfeeding!, that was held at SM Mall of Asia last February 4, 2012, aimed to promote awareness among mothers  to breastfeed their babies from 0 to 6 months old or even beyond. The Departement of Health stressed that "TAMA, SAPAT AT EKSLUSIBO!(Right, Sufficient and Exclusive)Breastfeeding is best for  your babies' health and mental development."

         Together with other participants, I signed in the Pledge of Commitment board as an act of binding myself to further campaign and encourage my families and friends to breastfeed their children.

      

      Most of the participants were mothers who were also accompanied by their husbands and children. During the registration, we found out that there were free t-shirts given to the walkers and the one in-charge promised to give us after we finish the 2k walk. I reached the finish line ahead of my officemate, Ariz, because I was aiming to get that t-shirt. Though I was among the top ten walkers, I did receive my shirt. I had no regrets joining the walk because I had shed some sweat walking for a cause. This year, if ever there is another event like this, I will register in the 5k fun run..

          It took me 23 minutes to complete the two kilometer walk and still smiling at the finish line.