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NASOM Walk for Autism 2014

The exciting and fun-filled month of April, the Autism Awareness month ended in style with a huge event organized by the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM). The main sponsor was Danajamin. Other sponsors were Nando's, GlaxoSmithKline, 100Plus, Gardenia bread, Milo and Oatkrunch.

It's the NASOM Walk for Autism 2014!
Cute Puzzle Pieces :)
The venue was Citta Mall, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. This was the second time that my family and I participated in this event. Let's see some of the interesting scenes captured during this Walk :)
The registration desk where all participants are given the race kit (they are actually goodies from all the sponsors). The blue tshirts were collected before the event at NASOM HQ Office.
I love this picture of us with Umar Hasfizal and his mother, Puan Marina
NASOM Maestro making their final preparations before going on stage
Dance performance by NASOM students
Performance by the NASOM Maestro
And the Walk begins!
Loyal supporter #1 and #2
Blue and blue all the way.
Notice the smiles? Because we were not even half-way yet in the 3.5 km Walk :)
Hooray!! We finished.
My son looked so tired in this picture. So proud of him for finishing the UKM 2.7 km Run dan NASOM 3.5 km Walk with me (he was wearing the NASOM 2013 Walk t shirt by the way)

All in all:
  • The event was superbly organized, bravo to NASOM!
  • It was a cool event, filled with fun for everyone from all walks of life
  • Even though the event only involves WALKING activity, everyone was happy and enjoying themselves with the 3.7 km Walk
  • Hope for more shady places next year for all participants to cool off after the Walkathon
  • I love the free flow of iced-Milo for all! Yummy
  • The number of participants had doubled compared to the 2013 Walk. Alhamdulillah
  • Please, more sponsors please. NASOM needs our help
  • Last year a radio station (as one of the sponsors) was there to get the adrenaline pumping before the Walk began but none this year :(
  • I am so looking forward to next year's walk!
Final words: Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder- we need more supporters in these kind of events. Make sure you sign up for next year's event :) 

Till next time, take care.
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