Singapore CEOs join for Race Against Cancer

(Former Mediacorp actor Huang Shinan was among the participants in this year's charity run.ST PHOTO: LEE JIA WEN)

A year after being diagnosed with lung cancer, Madam Lynda Lim is still keeping up the good fight.

The 58-year-old, who had half a lung removed during surgery last year, paused midway through her 5km run yesterday to take her cancer medication before pressing on.

Madam Lim, who works in the healthcare sector and underwent chemotherapy after she was first diagnosed, recalled the painful ordeal."I thought it would be the end of me," she said. "But if other people can make it, I am sure that I can."

She was one of 8,000 people who took part in this year's Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer, which raised more than $1.1 million for charity.The money will go towards the society's programmes to support cancer patients and their families, including funding the treatment of needy patients, which amounts to about $2 million a year.

Singapore Cancer Society chief executive Albert Ching said he was deeply encouraged to see so many people show support for this year's event, which is the 10th time the race has been held.

"When I went for my medical appointments, I saw so many patients who were fighting, and many were so much older and more frail than me," said Mr Lim, who works as a planning director in the home furnishing industry.

"I realised that staying positive is so important," he added.

This year's edition also has provision for those who were unable to take part in the run yesterday.Those who sign up, complete the 10km run by the end of this month and send proof to Singapore Cancer Society will get a finisher's medal.

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