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.
