Friday August 17, 2012
Singaporean cyclists went through great distance to raise funds
By Percy D’Cruz
malacca@thestar.com.my
Malacca: A group of cyclists from the Singapore Apex Club had embarked on a journey from the island republic to Malacca in an effort to raise funds.
The team of 21 riders led by Clifford Lee, a former Apex Club president, had cycled a distance of 245km and raised RM15,000 for charity.
The cyclists, all regarded as Facebook friends and supporters of Singapore’s Apex Club of Bukit Timah had timed their arrival to coincide with the 37th National Convention of the Association of Apex Clubs of Malaysia.
They arrived in batches after riding for 12 hours from Singapore.
A brief stop: Some of the cyclists
taking a break along the North-South Highway near Pagoh. Lee said the cyclists have always come to the forefront when it comes to raising funds for charitable organisations.
All were undertaken in order to raise funds for the community’s poor and marginalised, he added.
“The group is in the midst of planning similar cycling trips in the new year with the aim to help clubs whose members sacrificed valuable time and energy carrying out work for the underprivileged.”
On the subject of volunteerism, he said that it’s an experience which cannot be gained from regular employment.
This facet of life can define oneself and help one to grow as a person.
“Do not volunteer for a cause you know nothing about unless you are willing to learn. Keep your eyes and ears open as there are plenty of worthwhile and noble causes which you can get involved in.
“It is not difficult to find a cause that fits a person’s interest and schedule.
“Volunteerism provides an opportunity to see those who live on the other side of the fence and understand their problems and shortcomings.”
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