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Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 6:33 PM
Subject: Charity Bike 'n' Blade 2007 Newsletter - Issue 2
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Issue 2 11 May 2007 |
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Dear Friends & Supporters |
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Welcome to the second issue of the Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 eNewsletter! We are very pleased to announce that Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports & Second Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, has accepted our swinvitation to be the Guest-of-Honour at the Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade Event Finale ceremony to be held on 9 September 2007, at HarbourFront Centre.
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Wanted! The driver of SFH6671K |
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The Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade Car Decal has been spotted on your car. For your show of support, we would like to present you with a cool pair of UVEX shades worth S$80!
Prizes will be given to ONE lucky driver each week, so check the website regularly to see if your car has been spotted.
To get your car decals, join us at our road shows or collect them along with the donation cards upon event registration. |


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What’s New |
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Singapore Special
Sign up in groups of FOUR (4) or more for the Singapore-only segment, and raise S$300 per participant (usual: S$500). And, thanks to all our sponsors, each participant will receive:
· Custom-made Uvex helmet worth S$150
· Event jerseys (3 for Malaysia leg & 1 for Singapore leg)
· Water bottle and towel
· Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 Commemorative book
So hurry! Rally your friends and register together now. |


<How to Participate> |
Soothe Those Aches and Pains
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AmG Bodyworks and Energy Studio, a Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 Supporter, is offering massotherapy and recovery services at a special rate to all registered Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade participants.
Enjoy relaxing manual bodyworks massages, coupled with a post massage Ayurvedic Herbal Drink, at a discounted rate of $45 per hour (usual price: $80 per hour).
Contact Maureen at 9635 0383 to book your appointment. |

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Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade Hits the Road!
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Join us at our upcoming participation drives in May:
· Saturday, 12 May at Orchard Road (from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura) from 2.30pm - 5:00pm
· Thursday, 17 May at Raffles Place (outside MRT station) from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
· Saturday, 19 May at Orchard Road (from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura) from 2.30pm - 5.00pm
Contact Lianne Tan or Tan Ee Sze if you’d like to join us or for more information. |
Youth Focus – Zack’s Second Chance
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“Zack (not his real name) was heading down a slippery slope, hanging out with the rowdy crowd in school and getting into trouble with the school authorities.
Zack’s trouble started in secondary one, when he found himself being bullied. He found comfort and acceptance when some youths stood by him, and his loyalty to them grew…. Then one day, they dared him to steal a bicycle wheel…<Read Zack’s story> |
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Block Your Calendars – Open House Sessions
Don’t miss this chance to mingle with the staff, volunteers and youths of the Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 beneficiary organisations! Tour their premises and learn more about the services they offer and the activities they organise. |
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Ling Kwang Youth Centre Open House Date: 24 May 2007 (Thursday) Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Address: Blk 346 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #01-2280 S(560346) |
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Pertapis Centre for Women & Girls Open House Date: 26 May 2007 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Address: 42 Surin Avenue S(535638) |
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Gracehaven (The Salvation Army) Date: 9 June 2007 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon Address: 3 Lorong Napiri S(547528) |
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Event Updates
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Registrations
The Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 event from 7-9 Sept includes a 400km cycling and inline skating route covering Malaysia and Singapore, with the final 40km constituting the Singapore leg on 9 Sept. To-date, 56 cyclists and 14 inline skaters have registered for the Malaysia-Singapore sector while another 10 cyclists have registered for the Singapore-only circuit. Get the itinerary details or download the event participation form now.
Please note: Limited places available - 60 cyclists and 20 inline skaters for the Malaysia-Singapore leg; 150 cyclists and 50 inline skaters for the Singapore-only leg. Places will be secured only on full payment of the donation to the organiser, on a first come basis.
<Updated!> Training Schedule (May-Sept)
The Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade training schedule has been updated! Conducted by volunteer trainer, Noor, come and join other like-minded cyclists as they train for Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007. Check out the updated Training Schedule on the website.
Sponsorships & Donations
For event sponsorship opportunities, please click here or to contribute directly to our fundraising efforts, please see details here. Alternatively, please contact Tan Ee Sze or Lianne Tan for more information.
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