BEFRIENDING WALK 2008
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1 Name of project
Befriending Walk 2008
2 Description of project
Befriending Walk 2008 is a public awareness and fundraising project which aims to create awareness of lonely seniors in the community, encourage family bonding with the senior folks and provide a meaningful platform for the family to participate.
It encourages family to take time to bond with their senior folks and involve them in their social activities. It also encourages seniors to participate outdoor activities and meet new friends so as to live an active life.
Singapore a fast growing ageing population and there is an inclination of seniors staying on their own, it is therefore essential for us to inculcate the importance of keeping close tie with our old folks. Loneliness in old age can be a scary experience as lonely people often feel a sense of inner emptiness and tend to separate themselves from the society. As a result, it can pose social or psychological problems.
We believe public education is one of the best ways to educate Singaporeans the importance of caring their senior folks at home as well as those in the community.
3 Key objective(s) of project
i. Raise awareness of lonely and vulnerable seniors in the community and the importance of extending a hand of friendship and support to them.
ii. Create an opportunity for the seniors to enjoy nature at a venue which most of them have not been to.
iii. Create an opportunity for family bonding for seniors to walk with their family.
iv. Provide an opportunity for the lonely seniors to experience of incorporating walking as part of active ageing.
v. Raise awareness of the functions and services of Neighbourhood links.
vi. Provide a platform for our volunteers (befrienders), potential befrienders, staff of our corporate/institute partners and donors to experience the satisfaction of being the source of support and encouragement to the lonely seniors during the walk.
vii. Raise funds for the programmes and services of Lions Befrienders.
4. Date/Time/Venue
Date: 23 November 2008 (Sun)
Time: 8.00 am to 11.30 am
Venue: Bishan Park 1
5 Guest-of-Honour
Mr. Heng Chee How, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office6 Details of Programmes
i. 2.2 km leisure walk around Bishan Park 1.
ii. Stage Performance by local artistes, Drumming by seniors and Chinese
Orchestra.
iii. Exhibition on Dengue Awareness by National Environment Agency, Safety Traffic by Traffic Police Dept, Crime Prevention by Ang Mo Kio North NPC, Hone Fire Safety by HQ 3rd Civil Defence, Lions Befrienders Neighourhood Links and Befriending Programme by Lions Befrienders.
iv. Xin Ying Wushu Training Centre Booth
v. TCM Booth
(Please see attached programme but subject to further changes.)
7 Number of Participants
1500 people from all walk of life.
8 Other information (for Emcee)
i. At 8.45 am to 9. 15 am – encourage public to take part in the wushu demonstration. Instructors from Xin Ying Wushu Training Centre are on site to provide assistance. Interested parties can sign up for further course at the booth.
ii. Tickets are available at Lions Befrienders Booth at $15 each for public who has not purchased the tickets. Each ticket entitles the holder a dri-fit T-shirt, a goodie bag and a lucky draw coupon. Proceeds will be donated to the programmes of the three Lions Befrienders Neighbourhood Links. Interested parties can proceed to the Lions Befrienders Booth.
iii. About Lions Befrienders
Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) [LBSA] is a Voluntary Welfare Organisation which was founded in 1995 by the Lions Clubs of Singapore and a Lions District Project. We are also a registered member with the National Council of Social Service, the local social services sector’s umbrella body. Our core mission is to aid in the social, psycho-emotional and physical well-being of lonely seniors through community participation whilst upholding our belief that every older person is a valued member of society and deserves to age with grace and dignity.
Our 2 core services are:
Befriending Programme – links trained volunteers to our seniors (aged 65 years and above) and provide psycho-emotional support through weekly visitation, limited health care, simple household chores, errands, meal distribution and recreational activities. Currently, we serve more than 1,700 lonely seniors island wide.
Outreach Programme – provides care and support to seniors (aged 55 years and above) residing at the respective blocks and their neighbourhood via our three Neighbourhood Links (at Ang Mo Kio, Bendemeer and Mei Ling Street) which have a membership of more than 1,800.
Lonely seniors are encouraged to participate in the Centre’s activities such as physical and mental wellness programmes, social integration, meal services, etc.
The Neighbourhood Links manage Alarm Alert System for the homes of the needy seniors for activation for help in the event of emergency.
Being partially funded, Lions Befrienders depend on public’s donation for its outreach programmes at the three Neighbourhood Links. 
节目结束啦！胜利者可以得到三千多叻 ！
恭喜红组胜利。
他们很用心的在排“发”。这次还把参赛者的脚绑在一起，让他们行动不方便。
这集有点高难度，不但脚绑在一起，还要带老花眼镜。让他们看到迷迷糊糊。。。。。
哇。。。 参赛者在帮我按摩，好舒服哦。。。。
好啦！ 节目开始啦！所有的参赛者都到齐了。
警察拿枪指着我误会我是嫌犯，可是我不是嫌犯，我还没有吃饭。
我感冒了，所以我的鼻子红红的。 还有睡眠不足，一只眼镜睡觉，一只眼镜看书，
在化妆室，遇到AYOYO，就跟他合照咯！ 因为45周年庆，她不在新加坡。
在化妆室，遇到AYOYO，就跟他合照咯！ 因为45周年庆，她不在新加坡。
原来是在我的脸上黏疤痕，所以现在我是嫌疑犯。。。。
我的妈呀。。。。已经痛了还要再捏我的脸。。。呜呜。。。。
化妆师在我脸上搽胶水。哎呀。。 又痛又辣，好痛苦呀！
