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Pledge Your Heart Walk 2022
Pledge Your Heart Walk (PYHW), Singapore Heart Foundation’s biennale walkathon event, returned in June with the Go Red for Women campaign to encourage women and their families to adopt a heart- healthy lifestyle. Over three weeks, 342 participants walked a total of 9,794.49km to support heart patients and raise awareness for women’s heart disease.
By Zinnia Lau
Families shared their beautiful moments for the Walk in Red contest.
Guest of Honour Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry, Chairperson of Mayors’ Committee and Mayor for South West District, lent her support at Bukit Gombak Park.
Celebrity Chef Siang delighted home viewers with two heart-healthy creations, Grilled Chicken Toast and Chilled Soy Pudding with Fresh Fruits, paired with nutrition tips from our dietitian, Ms Natalie Yeo.
Team SHF walked the talk at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Sin Gwen Li and Physiotherapist Mr Fendi Ahmad discussed the benefits of exercise on our hearts and minds in a virtual health talk to encourage participation in the walkathon.
Discovering senses in a series of relaxing music and movements led by Wellness Consultant Dr Danny Tan.
Ladies g o t their hearts pumping in Oxigeno® and Zumba® exercise sessions at the Junction 8 Garden Plaza.
It’s the June holiday! Are you looking for activities and places to go with your child? Explore our garden city and go on a nature adventure to boost your spirit, sharpen concentration, and work out your heart and body.
North
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Route: Lornie Trail
Estimated distance: 4.8km
Estimated time: 72 min
Upper & Lower Pierce Reservoir Park
Estimated distance: 4.5km
Estimated time: 68 min
South
Labrador Nature Reserve
Route: Berlayer Creek Broadwalk
Estimated distance: 2.1km
Estimated time: 32 min
Sentosa
Route: Imbiah Trail
Estimated distance: 3.5km
Estimated time: 53 min
East
Tampines Eco Green
Route: Diversity & Forest Trail
Estimated distance: 2.2km
Estimated time: 33 min
Pasir Ris Park
Route: Mangrove Forest & Garden Forest
Estimated distance: 1.9km
Estimated time: 29 min
West
Chestnut Nature Park
Route: Northern Trail
Estimated distance: 2.0km
Estimated time: 30 min
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Route: Migratory Birds Trail
Estimated distance: 2.0km
Estimated time: 30 min
Central
Fort Canning Park
Estimated distance: 2.5km
Estimated time: 38 min
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Trail
Route: Route 1 (Red)
Estimated distance: 1.2km
Estimated time: 18 min
The estimated time taken is based on a healthy brisk walking pace of 9.4 minutes per kilometre and may vary from person to person.
