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Walk For Autism 2016, November 5th 2016, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at Taman Metropolitan (Taman Layang-Layang) Kepong

Assalamualaikum

Dear readers,

Here's a super short post about the Walk for Autism program on 5th Nov 2016, an annual event by NASOM that I could never miss :)



These are the brief intro on the Walk taken from NASOM official website:
"There is no other event like the NASOM Walk for Autism 2016. Everybody is included and no one is left behind. Walking together, hand in hand with kids of all ages with autism and other disabilities, some even in wheelchairs. Walking with Malaysians from all walks of life regardless of age, colour, gender, religion, ancestral origin, ethnic group, social status, profession, income levels, even with expatriates and foreign visitors. It is what our society should be – inclusive. 
NASOM Walk for Autism 2016 will be hosted by NASOM Gombak centre located at Taman Rowther, Gombak, previously located at Setapak Garden. The NASOM Walk for Autism 2016 will be held at Taman Metropolitan (Taman Layang-Layang), Kepong on Saturday 5 November 2016.
Walk for Autism is NASOM’s annual signature event that is now in its 6th year. It is our way of raising autism awareness by giving members of the society the opportunity to get to know kids with autism and other disabilities in a natural environment. By the way, other NGOs, charities and non-profits supporting kids with autism and other disabilities do walk with us too.
We need to raise initial funds, sponsorship and other forms of contribution to help pay for the t-shirts that have become collectors items, goodies, goodies bags, etc. that participants have come to expect when they join our walk. All funds raised through this event will be used to improve our autism intervention services and centre facilities for the benefit of children with autism attending our centres.
Any amount of donation is welcomed. Minimum donation of RM60 for walk to qualify for t-shirt, goody bag, goodies, lucky draw and contest.
Payment can be made to CIMB Bank Account: The National Autism Society of Malaysia, Account No : 8002 6462 41"

My family and I had a jolly good time! And we totally love the venue: Taman Metropolitan (Taman Layang-Layang) Kepong. Kudos to NASOM for the awesome organization of the whole program.


Can't wait for next year's Walk!
Me, Mikhail with Puan Mano from NASOM Titiwangsa and Puan Mariyam, Manager of NASOM
It's like a walk-with-nature kind of thing!

Look behind us! A storm-trooper on the loose!

Yeay we finished the 5 km Walk! All in one-piece


Another loyal supporter of NASOM Walks (wink!)

With Puan Rose from NASOM HQ
Kite flying time after the Walk

Comments

  1. danie360622 November 2016 at 22:04

    good for you dear! maybe can join for next year???

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  2. Joe4 December 2016 at 19:10

    Assalamualaikum Dr,

    I am Hafizol. I am planning to do Master Degree in Neuroscience and wish to do a study related to Autism. I have contacted UiTM and they referred me to Dr. Fazah Akhtar. Since you have the experience of collaborating with her before I just want to get your advice regarding this matter. Thank you

    Alhafizol
    c.alhafizol@gmail.com
    014-2201360

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    1. Syamimi Shamsuddin, PhD20 February 2017 at 00:38

      Waalaikumussalam Hafizol,
      Thank you for visiting my humble blog. Assoc Prof Dr Fazah was my co-sv for my PhD together with Dr Salina Mohamed. Both are really awesome mentors, alhamdulillah. Please email me at syamimi@utem.edu.my if you wish to ask further.

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