Map for Terry Fox Run KL 2009

Hi,

For those attending the Terry Fox Run KL 2009, here's a map for your reference. Better to stop at PASAR SENI station and walk to lake gardens.

Race starts at 8.45am, so please do plan your traveling time accordingly.

Thanks!

Green day report

So it came to be that a few Lasallians gathered at a recycling centre last Saturday to help out and to gain useful insight on what happens there.


We got Naz (who had never been to a recycling centre) to share his experience.


'I expected a huge building with lots of machinery, but it was rather a big hut. This place was more of a collection centre for recyclables, as they collected, sorted and then sold the material to the actual recycling centres. It was fun to meet up with other Lasallians in this setting. We were tasked with sorting and separating items on the floor into various categories.


My time there made me think. Most of the items I saw were the ones I usually threw away as rubbish. I realise now that it was probably a waste of resources and not environmentally friendly. If only we all paid more attention to the things we throw away, and recognise the ones we could recycle, we could be helping to make the earth a greener place.


I hope more people would join us there the next time'

Naz and Choulyin digging in

Did you know that styrofoam typically takes more than 1,000,000 years to decompose? And NO ONE recycles them because they have no resale value?

Some of the things we salvaged really wasn't rubbish at all!

The obligatory group shot after a job well done for the day.

Among Other Things

Hello,

LDOPP is up and running in various Lasallian schools around the country. Progress has been good and it’s definitely inspiring to see our young friends taking proactive action in making a difference. More updates soon!

Meanwhile, please do join us this Saturday in helping out at a recycling centre. It’ll be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Details, as previously mentioned, are as follow:

When : Saturday, 24th Oct 2009
Time : 3.00p.m. – 6.00p.m.(approx ending time)
Where : Section 17, Petaling Jaya

And we hereby present to you Pui Yi’s magnificently drawn map masterpiece:



Alternatively, you can take the Putra LRT to University Station, and we can arrange to car pool from there. Let us know if you’re coming!

October LDOPP updates

For those not up to date with progress, the Lasallian Day of Prayers for Peace are happening in schools this month.

A big round of applause to La Salle Klang, St Francis Inst Melaka and St Paul's Seremban have carried out the event in their schools.

Coming up soon are the programmes in St Joseph's Kuching, La Salle PJ, La Salle Kota Kinabalu and St Michael's Institution, Ipoh.

SJI will be having an exhibition, a video screening and a donation drive from 13 – 21 Oct 2009. LSPJ, being innovative and working around exams, have already had a prayer session on 15 Oct 2009, and will be having an exhibition on 16 Nov 2009.

To create awareness on the plight of children, LSKK will be having a 'Peace Wall' and a blog-writing competition on 28 Oct 2009. Last but not least, SMI will join the fray of Lasallian schools carrying out this LDOPP initiative by having an exhibition and a prayer session from 9 - 13 Nov 2009.

Also, we have received word from St Mary's College of California that they will be conducting a week of prayers for peace beginning Oct 18.

For those who don't know what LDOPP is, go check it out here

October Should be Fun

Dear all,

A couple of activities that you can come join in the coming weeks. Please let us know if you’re coming (we hope you do!), by leaving a comment, message us on facebook, email, sms, etc etc – whichever works for you - so that we can make arrangements.

No worries on transportation, we can plan for that once attendance is confirmed.

1. Recycling Centre Help Out
Helping out in a recycling centre by doing some physical work like sorting items, shifting items, etc. A follow up of our “Go Green” FT2 Weekend

When : Saturday, 24th Oct 2009
Time : 3.00p.m. – 6.00p.m.
Where : Section 17, Petaling Jaya (detailed map and directions will be sent later)

2. Terry Fox Run KL 2009
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox, CC (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer treatment activist. He became famous for the Marathon of Hope, a cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research, which Fox ran with one prosthetic leg.

The Terry Fox Run is run around the world every year to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. It is non-competitive with no winners or awards, just people joining to raise money for cancer research.

When : Sunday, 1 November 2009
Time : Flag off @ 9.00 a.m., gather at 8.45am
Where : Starting point – Taman Tasik Perdana/Lake Gardens, KL; within walking distance from Masjid Jamek Putra LRT Station

Rules & Regulations:
- All participants must run on the designated route. There are 2 routes- 5km and 3.5km for the family run.
- For wheelchair bound, and physically challenged participants, please note that there are slopes along the run route.
- Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 a.m.
- No registration required. Just turn up during the run day. You can buy the Terry Fox Run official t-shirt, RM25 each.
- limited parking is available on site, and public transport is recommended.
- The organisers, their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, are not liable for any injuries suffered, damage and loss of properties by participants at this event

You can run, jog, walk, skip, bike, skateboard, rollerblade, jump, roll, walk on your hands, or even moonwalk! 5km will be quick, we’ll parade and have fun. Do not worry about being left behind, we have the Naidu brothers to piggy back you if you’re tired.

Hope to see you there!

PS: We've just hit our 50th post

The Greatest Love of All

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me

I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

And if by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

-performed by Whitney Houston