" Walk For Sight and Sound"

Do you even think of how the blind and deaf live with their visual and hearing disabilities? In order for us to understand that, of course we must put ourselves in the same situation. I took up the challenge to participate in "Walk For Sight & Sound 2012" Blinded-folded Charity Walk" to experience it. This event was a 3.8km walk which flagged off at Lebuh Pantai, went through Jalan Padang Kota Lama and Jalan Farquhar and ended at Lebuh Pantai. All the participants had the opportunity to experience the difficulties that the visually impaired has to face daily by wearing the blindfold.

The event was jointly organised by Lion Clubs of Georgetown Perdana, Penang Municipal Council, Penang State Sports Council and fully supported by the Penang State Government.  It was aimed to create the awareness on the disabilities on the visual and hearing impaired to the public, especially to the youth and students.  The funds is raised for St. Nicholas's Home, Penang Deaf Malaysia Glaucoma and Penang Association Society to purchase the aids and equipment yet provide the education and training facilities to the visually and hearing impaired community. The funds is also able to assist the needy to undergo cataract operations.

#1- All participants gathered at Lebuh Pantai before the event started.

#2- Warming up aerobics.

#3- The charity walk was led by the St. George's Girls School band.

#4- The participants walked blindfolded and were being guided by their friend who acted as their "eyes".

#5- I tried to walk blindfolded without any guidance and seriously i felt terrible and helpless. I managed to finish the walk and got the certificate. 

#6- Everyone queued for the drinks after the walk.

#7-There were also a lucky draw and awards giving (Most Participated Team) session.

#8- The goodies and caps had been given to the first 3,000 participants.

Eyesight is precious gift that given to many of us who are lucky from birth, but many others are not. Sight helps us to navigate the wonderful world around us. So we should appreciate our value eyesight and take a better care of it. 

Regards, 

Beverly