WHY JOIN THE CAUSE?
At the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), our mission is help to people with dyslexia and other specific learning differences achieve. Organised for the fifth year running by DAS, Move for Dyslexia aims to raise funds and awareness about Dyslexia. DAS needs YOUR help to raise $2.9 million a year to support our low-income students on bursary.
With your support, we can help children with dyslexia achieve! Join the move and help us now!
FINISHER BADGE: Participants who successfully completed 30KM* for the run/walk category or submit the longest distance cycled for the cycle category will receive a virtual finisher badge by email.
*Successful submission of Proof of Walk, Run or Cycle by 31 January 2024. Please take note that we will need at least 5 working days to send the virtual badge
Zaidah's Fitness Journey
Physical activity is beneficial for your body. However, did you know exercise can also boost your mood, improve your sleep and assist you in coping with depression, stress, anxiety and more?
Doing exercises provides benefits that is beyond the physical, especially in the context of heightened discussions around mental health issues. It significantly aids anxiety, depression and stress reduction by triggering the release of mood-enhancing chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. Notably, it enhances cardiovascular health, acts as a distraction from negative thoughts and contributes to overall fitness improvement.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health refers to an individual's psychological and emotional well-being which encompasses our daily functioning in the areas of cognitive, emotional and social. This includes the ability to manage stress, relate to others and make choices in life. Having a positive mental health will allow one to handle challenges at work and home, maintain fulfilling relationships and perform productively leading one to achieve a sense of balance and contentment.
How do you start your fitness journey?
Exercise need not be strenuous as leisure walks around the neighbourhood would suffice. First and foremost, you need to ask yourself whether you prefer to exercise indoor or outdoor. If you find the thought of starting to exercise very daunting, perhaps you may opt for a social support as a source of motivator whereby you could share your experience with others or even exercise together.
My fitness journey
When I first started to embark on my fitness journey, I combined gym workouts and cycling to achieve a holistic well-being. Working out in the gym enhances my strength and endurance level, while cycling fuels cardio fitness and outdoor exploration. This dynamic duo of cardio and strength training empowers me to attain physical excellence and embrace a vibrant and active lifestyle.
Cycling is a versatile and popular form of transportation, exercise and recreation. It offers not only an eco-friendly mode of getting around but also a host of physical, mental and environmental benefits. From leisurely rides through scenic landscapes to intense cycling competitions, this physical activity has woven itself into the fabric of modern lifestyles, promoting health, sustainability and adventure for me.
On the other hand, strength training involves performing exercises that target muscles to enhance power and endurance. Using weights, resistance bands or body weight, it promotes muscle growth, bone density and metabolism. An integral part of fitness routines, strength training contributes to functional strength and overall physical performance.
The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) organises a yearly event called the World Dyslexia Awareness Week (WDAW). During this week, employees as well as members of the public are able to raise funds for children with learning differences by participating in the Move for Dyslexia campaign. In this campaign, participants are able to walk, run and/or cycle.
I have been participating in this event since 2020. Participants can choose to walk for 30 km, run for 30 km or cycle clocking in their longest distance in a period of 30 days. This year a new group bundle discount will be introduced. Interested participants will have to pay $30 for the registration fee. A group registration consisting of 5 participants will cost $120 whereas staff of DAS will only need to pay $100 for 5 participants. I enthusiastically urge both DAS staff and members of the public to participate in any of the event segments that resonate with you. Your involvement in this event will also contribute positively by generating funds to support our students' education.
Zaidah M J
Senior Educational Therapist
RETA Member
Tampines Learning Centre
BONUS
Exciting Virtual Reality Football Experience for participants to try out! Come and experience our fun VR Football booth that is being used by the world’s biggest clubs to identify talents around the world.
WHY JOIN THE CAUSE?
At the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), our mission is to help dyslexic people achieve. Organised for the second year running by the DAS, Move for Dyslexia aims to raise funds and awareness about Dyslexia. DAS needs YOUR help to raise $2.9 million a year to support our low-income students on bursary.
With your support, we can help children with Dyslexia achieve!
Join the MOVE and help us now!
ON THE DAY
Time | Programme |
4.30pm | Registration Opens @ Active Garden, Gardens by the Bay |
6.00pm | Walk Briefing |
6.15pm | Arrival of Guest-of-Honour Mr Seah Kian Peng Speaker of Parliament and MP of Marine Parade GRC |
6.20pm | Welcome Address Mr Eric Lee DAS Chairman |
6.25pm | Speech by Guest-of-Honour |
6.30pm | Mass Warm-up @ Active Garden |
6.45pm | Walk Begins (Approx. 30 - 45mins 'Easy' Walk) |
7.20pm | Walk Finishes @ Supertree Grove |
7.30pm | Group Photo @ Supertree Grove |
7.45pm | Supertree Light and Sound Show Commences |
DIRECTIONS
DRIVING TO ACTIVE GARDENS, WATERFRONT PLAZA
The nearest car park to Active Garden, Waterfront Plaza is the Bayfront Plaza Car Park.
TRAIN AND BUS
via the Circle Line or Downtown Line
Alight at Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16)
Take Exit B and follow the underground linkway
Upon exit, it is an 8 minute walk to Active Gardens
via the East-West Line
Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15)
Take Exit C and head towards bus stop no. 03223 located at International Plaza, Anson Road
Hop onto bus 400 and alight at bus stop no. 03371 along Marina Gardens Drive
REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2023
*All proceeds raised from this event will support the DAS bursary funds
Registration Period |
18 September 2023 - 31 December 2023 |
Registration Fee |
General: $30 per participant
Group Bundle (Public): $120 for 5 participants
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Do post photos of your move on social media and remember to tag and follow us @dyslexiasg. #MOVEforDyslexia #embracedyslexia
Record and document your walk, run or cycle on a GPS tracking device or other mobile applications. Examples of mobile tracking devices: Samsung Health, Pacer Pedometer, Apple Health tracker, Fitbit... Proof of walk can be screenshots of your mobile tracking device that records your walk, run or cycle
Please ensure that the required details are indicated in your proof of walk:
Any missing details may render your submission to be invalid and ineligible for the entitlement. Please note that submission of results after the stipulated upload cut-off date will not be accepted.
Submit Proof of Walk/Run: |
https://forms.gle/Sxgk6frc67MHiLXt5
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Submit Proof of Cycle: |
https://forms.gle/Fiwb1nyWxT6pVNm29 |
GENERAL
DAS Virtual Walk-Run-Cycle 2023 – 30KM for $30K ("Event") is organised by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (referred to herein as the "Organiser"). These terms and conditions, which are uploaded on the WDAW website, the Official Website(s) of the Organiser, shall govern the Event.
In providing or otherwise making available any Participant Media to the Organiser, the Participant hereby confirms and agrees as follows:
The Organiser is not obliged to Use the Participant Media. The Participant agrees to:
REGISTRATION
WALK-RUN-CYCLE
CYCLE
SAFETY MEDICAL
DISCLAIMERS
Participation in the Event is at the Participants own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organiser, its officers, staff, volunteers, agents, contractors, Event officials, Event sponsors and Event partners shall not be liable for any death, bodily injury, property damage or any other loss or damage, direct or indirect, that a Participant may suffer or incur in connection with the Event.
INDEMNITY
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT, I AM BOUND BY AND SHALL ADHERE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
WAIVER CLAUSE: IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF MY ENTRY, I, MY HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, DO HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE AND RELEASE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED IN LAW, THE ORGANISER, ITS OFFICERS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, EVENT OFFICIALS, EVENT SPONSORS AND EVENT PARTNERS FROM ALL AND ANY DEMANDS, CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, PROCEEDINGS, SUITS, LOSSES AND/OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
PDPA CONSENT
I declare that the above information given is true to the best of my knowledge.
By providing the information set out in this form, I agree and consent to Dyslexia Association of Singapore (“DAS”) collecting, using and disclosing my personal data to process my registration.
HEALTH DECLARATION
I do not have any medical condition that would affect my safety or physical well-being. I am medically and physically fit and competent to participate in this Event. I fully understand and acknowledge the risks involved in my participation in the Event and I accept full responsibility and agree to solely assume all such risks.