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St. Lukes Run for Wellness: Run for the Victims of Yolanda
by Cheryl Villareal on Nov 19th, 2013
After the recent calamity brought about by Typhoon Yolanda, different groups and organizations have each tried to come up with ways to help out. St. Luke’s Medical Center is not an exception. They too have decided to help out through Run for Wellness. Run for Wellness is a fun run where we can all unite to bring back to wellness our fellow Filipinos devastated by the recent disaster. All proceeds of the fun run will go to the r...Read More » Tags Share Comments (18 )
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Raise D’ Roof: AffiniTea’s Run for a Cause this December
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 5th, 2013
AffiniTea first opened its doors to Filipinos 2 years ago with its first branch in De La Salle University Taft. Today, they have 7 branches across Luzon. Ever since they started, AffiniTea has always found a way to give back and share the blessings they received themselves. Last year, they helped out several children with cancer; this year, they’ve decided to share their blessings with Tahanan ng Pagmamahal through a fun run. Wha...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Brave Fight: Running for Children with Cancer at Project Brave Kids
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 12th, 2013
We all deserve a fighting chance in life, so what happens if you are diagnosed with cancer at such a young age? Some might think to just give up, but not these kids! These kids are determined to fight this battle and win it. They will survive it, and they need our help. Every life is worth fighting for. Brave Fight is a student-initiated campaign for Brave Kids, a foundation focused on helping families that are afflicted with childhood cancer, s...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Run for the Mangroves on October 19: Fun Run of the Consular Corps of the Philippines
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 12th, 2013
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of fun runs or events that are organized for the benefit of the mangroves. Magroves are various types of trees and shrubs that basically grow along the coast. The Philippines is rich with them… at least we used to be. The mangrove forest in our country does not only beautify the Philippines, but it also serves as a home to many of our beloved animals. Unfortunately, according to mangroveactionproject.org, about...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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I Run For Life 2013 Race Results and Discussions
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 11th, 2013
A few weeks before race date, our school directress informed me of an upcoming run called I Run for Life which as organized for the benefit of children with Leukemia. I’m a sucker for runs especially if it’s for a good cause so I immediately searched the internet for more information on the run. Despite typing all the necessary keywords, I couldn’t seem to find any information on this run. After several attempts, I finally came across their...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Battle of the Sexes: Thoughts, Results and Experiences
by Cheryl Villareal on Sep 1st, 2013
For the second time this year, Sofitel and RunRio partnered up to bring you the Battle of the Sexes. I unfortunately missed the first leg due to a last minute change of event date caused by a typhoon, and I was glad I didn’t miss out on this second one! A Kind Act from the People of Sofitel for Me (After I lost my race bib) When I woke up this morning, I hurriedly took a quick shower and got ready. My companions and I were ready to ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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I Run for Life: A Run for Children with Leukemia
by Cheryl Villareal on Aug 24th, 2013
It’s always fun to run for a cause, especially when it’s for those who need our help the most. They say we should use whatever gifts we have to help others. Well, God gave me legs to walk and run, I think I should use them. What about you? I Run For Life 2013 is a project of JCI Manila to help fund for the treatment of leukemic children under the care of the LIFE Foundation. Full treatment of leukemia is available but costs around P440,000...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Avon Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer (KGBC) Manila Run: Do Something Beautiful Today
by Cheryl Villareal on Aug 12th, 2013
They say that 1 out of 8 women in the world today suffer from breast cancer as if it were as easy to get it as the common cold. Sadly, it still remains the top killer for Filipino women up to this very day, what’s worse is that several of our public hospitals are not yet 100% ready to battle the condition. Simply knowing these facts won’t really change anything, but concrete action towards better prevention, treatment and support in whatever...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Santé Barley Domination Run takes over Cavitex on November 24
by Cheryl Villareal on Aug 11th, 2013
Are you familiar with Barley grass? Most people know it to be a decorative topping on food or an ingredient in beer, but did you know Barley grass had a lot of health benefits too? For those unaware, Barley can actually help lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and even helps with weight control. For athletes and runners, you’d also be glad to know that Barley also helps with endurance and stability. Just what we need to finish that marat...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Battle of the Sexes Leg 2 by Sofitel and RunRio
by Cheryl Villareal on Jul 25th, 2013
Since the dawn of time, men and women have always loved competing to find out who’s better in doing a variety of tasks. Who’s better in cooking, who’s better in driving, who can party harder, etc. Though this blog might not be able to answer all these questions, it can at least answer one, “Who’s the faster runner? In last year’s Battle of the Sexes, the men outrun the women! Truth is, the girls just didn’t want to bust the...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )