Relay for Life photos-Part 2

Here are more photos that I took during the Relay For Life. There are many more that I took but I thought these are the few photos that captured the essence of the event.

The final lap with the NCSM banner leading the way

Some of the great ladies of NCSM, including the organising Chairperson

Volunteers arranged the Luminarias much earlier in preparation of the Luminaria Ceremony. Once again i missed the ceremony this year.

Perak Breast Cancer Support Group

Survivors & supporters from Cancer Link Society of Kuantan

The group from UKM, one of the many college and university students who gave their full surport to the success of this event.

The banner belonging to the US Embassy " One World On Hope"

the supporters from Xixili, one of the many companies who took part in this event

The palm prints of the survivors from Relay For Life 2007, now carried as a banner by two survivors.

The first performance on Saturday night was by these youngsters who performed indian classic dances.

The final count down as the crowd cheers and feels a sense of having contributed towards the sucess of the event

The tired participants packing up after the event

Photos-Relay for Life-Part 1

The survivors all ready to start off the event with the survivors' lap

My mom and I all geared up for the survivors' march

Can you all spot me on my mardi gars constume?

One of the Sunday morning activity included the 100 metres relay. Cancer survivors too took part in this relay

Some of carrying a poster with our messages on Sunday morning. My message cannot be seen as I ran out of ink. The message was "Life short, enjoy most of it and laugh alot"

On Sunday morning these little supporters were seen with their parents. Age is never a barrier!

The beautiful ladies (all survivors)in thier colourful costumes at the opening ceremony

The crowd following the steps of the dancers on the stage on a hot Sunday morning

Some of the photos of the survivors pinned up at the Survivors Booth. I was busy so I had no time to submit mine

On Sunday morning the energetic women leading the crowd to the music.

The ladies marching with the crowd after the opening ceremony

Hot Flashes

Lately I have been experiencing frequent hot flashes, it is like my ears are on fire! I remember two weeks ago I was giving a work related presentation to a large group of consultants and suddenly had my ears “burning sensation” to deal with. These attacks do not last long just a couple of minutes.

I do not experience other symptoms of hot flush like headaches or sweating….only my ears more so my right ear being on fire! Sometimes I do not get them at all but recently it has become frequent. Taking tamoxifen could contribute to this.

I really do not have the time to sit and analysis what triggers them. Is it my diet, stress,weather or excitement…ha…ha!

Besides hot flashes I do get tired easily too. Well I just have to manage all these and get on with life.

I received a call from thirties fellow survivor who had cancer a few months earlier than I did , told me her mother in her late fifthties has been recently diagnosed to have breast cancer. Luckily it is still in the early stage and she only had surgery and did not have to go through the other treatments.

Looks like more mothers are getting breast cancer after their daughters already had them earlier. With recent times..looks like, breast cancer skips a generation first, and then visits later.

Recently I had an opportunity to met up with my friend and her family in Johor Baru. It was good seeing her after 3 years. Over dinner, she told her son that she knows me longer than his dad. Yap! Our friendship goes back decades. It is really great to catch of with friends and their families to see their progression over the years.

Yesterday I visited my gynecology for my regular check up and had a rude shock when receiving the bill. My God! Everything has gone up including consultation fees!

Photos - Pulau Redang

Here are some of the photos taking in Pulau Redang during my company trip which included families of staff.





Abundance of squirrels in the holiday resort which we stayed

Marine Life


On the boat to snorkeling



beautiful night scene

Jetty at Pulau Redang

I am somewhere there snorkeling for the first time

Relay For Life 2008 (31 May-1 June 2008)

In the midst of gaiety, pomp and flair the Relay For Life 2008 held at the MSN Stadium at Bukit Jalil started on time on a very hot sunny Saturday afternoon .

The event was graced by the Health Minister followed by the welcome speech by the Organising Chairman Datin Zuraidah Attan. This overnight event also coincided with the "World's No Tobacco Day."

Survivors and participants showed their commitment to the event after being caught in a massive jam with road blocks as there were other activities that was held at the other stadiums in Bukit Jalil. They also had to park their cars far away to reach the MSN stadium.

There were about 370 survivors who participated this year accompanied by so many people from all walks of life which included many young people from schools, colleges and universities. Some corporations also participated and some international movements including the American Embassy took part in the event.

I was involved in a video shoot for the 25th Relay for Life by the American Cancer Society. So i missed most of the opening ceremony. I volunteered for the Mardi Gars costume parade adorning funky costumes, during the first lap walked by survivors. I was really made up with heavy make up and colourful costumes. My nephews could not recognise me..ha..ha!There were a number of fellow lady survivors who were all dressed in various fancy colourful costumes and we became instant celebrities as many people wanted to snap photos with us.

I had to be there early to prepare myself for the video shot, so my mother came with my brothers, sister-in-laws and nephews. Children could be seen running around the field, having a good time being entertained by clowns and being given free balloons.

The large stage also hosted a variety of entertainment from children performing classical dance, to Yoga workouts and many others which included singers and dancers performing.

I left early because my day on that Saturday started at 8 am as i was involved in my toastmasters club, youth leadership programme which coincidenced with the Relay For Life and was already tired by the time the event started full swing.

As I was leaving the Luminaries were being arranged around the stadium to honour all those people who have triumphed over cancer and to remember all those people who lost their battle to cancer.

Sunday morning I went back to the stadium and found that the crowd had dwindled but the mood and momentum of those who were still there was very high and vibrant.

It has been a successful second year for NCSM in organising RLF. I must takes my hat off to all those involved including staff of NCSM, volunteers (including survivors) and members of the public who participated to ensure this is another year to remember. For those of us who have participate last year and this year must be congratulated for our continous support and unwavering commitment towards Relay For Life.Our collective contribution in the fight against cancer and the same time to appreciate and value life for all of us who are survivors.

Photos will be posted later.