Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tanglin Trust School
This morning, youth OLE team went down to Tanglin Trust School. It's the first International School we visit. Stepping into the school was like leaving Singapore behind for a few hours and be surrounded by a United Nation of students, from ages 6 and up.
Needless to say, the ladies of youth OLE team lost control in the presence of young cute children doing cute stuff like blowing soap bubbles and running around with their colourful mini-windmills. The only male member had to literally pry their fingers away from the fence seperating our booth and the field, where the kids are playing. Well, I can't say I blame them for being so maternal cos the kids are really...cute...
Anyways, back to the purpose of our visit. Response has been fantastic for TTS. We don't just have eager students pledging their support, a number of teachers have come down to our booth expressing interest as well. Students actually take time off while travelling in between their classes to come pledge their thumbprints. We even distracted a class doing PE in the field behind us to the extent that the teacher had to come drag her students back to class. Sorry!
With TTS, we've come to an end for school visits in 2007. But we're not slacking! We'll be contacting schools again in the coming week to arrange for visits. If you're interested in getting OLE to visit your school, juz drop us a mail or leave a message on our tagboard!
In the meantime, do click on the slideshow below to view the action at TTS and download your photos!
Tanglin Trust School
Needless to say, the ladies of youth OLE team lost control in the presence of young cute children doing cute stuff like blowing soap bubbles and running around with their colourful mini-windmills. The only male member had to literally pry their fingers away from the fence seperating our booth and the field, where the kids are playing. Well, I can't say I blame them for being so maternal cos the kids are really...cute...
Anyways, back to the purpose of our visit. Response has been fantastic for TTS. We don't just have eager students pledging their support, a number of teachers have come down to our booth expressing interest as well. Students actually take time off while travelling in between their classes to come pledge their thumbprints. We even distracted a class doing PE in the field behind us to the extent that the teacher had to come drag her students back to class. Sorry!
With TTS, we've come to an end for school visits in 2007. But we're not slacking! We'll be contacting schools again in the coming week to arrange for visits. If you're interested in getting OLE to visit your school, juz drop us a mail or leave a message on our tagboard!
In the meantime, do click on the slideshow below to view the action at TTS and download your photos!
Tanglin Trust School
Thursday, December 6, 2007
OLE Bins along Orchard Road
If you happen to be walking along Orchard Road, please keep a lookout for OLE bins!
These bins are part of a Singapore Design Festival event named Creative Home: Art is Rubbish (Bins)
"Apart from artsy designs to liven up Orchard Road, the dustbins will also carry an environmental or social message. This is one of the highlights of project Creative Home, which hopes to promote public appreciation and ownership of the environment." -- Youth.sg
Together with the help of our "fifth member" Grace and her sister, we painted these bins. They will be displayed along the busy Orchard Road and if you happen to see them, please do help us take a photo and send one to us!
We want to thank the organiser for supporting our cause!
If you want to find out more on the event, here's the link to the event website: http://www.creativehome.youth.sg/
These bins are part of a Singapore Design Festival event named Creative Home: Art is Rubbish (Bins)
"Apart from artsy designs to liven up Orchard Road, the dustbins will also carry an environmental or social message. This is one of the highlights of project Creative Home, which hopes to promote public appreciation and ownership of the environment." -- Youth.sg
Together with the help of our "fifth member" Grace and her sister, we painted these bins. They will be displayed along the busy Orchard Road and if you happen to see them, please do help us take a photo and send one to us!
We want to thank the organiser for supporting our cause!If you want to find out more on the event, here's the link to the event website: http://www.creativehome.youth.sg/
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
The OLE Run! What you saw and what you didn’t…
Our day of reckoning actually came on Thursday. That’s because it was the first time we saw everything come together. The goodie bags, the arch, the stands, the tentage started appearing throughout the day. The people piecing everything together into a coherent whole? Yup, Team Youth OLE!
Daylight hours were spent packing goodie bags and scrambling to buy the things we forgot to get. One trivia about the goodie bag. Did you realize the food items had one point in common? They all had the healthier choice symbol. Healthy run followed by healthy breakfast….sure makes one feel good eh?
Night time was when all the action starts. Kudos to the workers who helped us set up the arch and tentage. They worked in the darkness and under the rain to make sure everything was up and running for the big day on Friday. The whole process took merely 3 hours and all those who walked pass the arch that night were super curious about how that structure popped up in the middle of the pathway. Remember the platform the speakers were standing on to flag-off the run? It was black in colour originally. We had it painted like only 3 hours before the run started to match it with the logo…thank goodness it dried in time.
From 9 to almost 12 midnight, the 4 of us sat down for a good and thorough run-through of Friday’s events. Calls were made to reconfirm attendance, wet weather issues were ironed out and rain dances were performed in hope that it won’t rain the next day. After that, on our respective trips home, we experienced that calm before the storm…the die has been cast and it’s too late to do much except praying for the best, while preparing for the worst. Most of us slept at 2 or 3am, but the night proved to be long nonetheless.
THE BIG DAY…
0500
Four sleepy head knocked ourselves hard to roll out of our comfy bed. Getting up at this hour was difficult, especially since we only get to sleep at 2.30am the night before… but at the back of our mind, we knew we can’t afford to laze in bed today. Time is already running short. This is our BIG DAY!
0600
VIC met JING. After the final check, both head towards Woodlands Civic Center in the rented vehicle.
0620
At the Woodlands Civics Center bus stop, JEN and JAN were falling aslp while stretching their neck occasionally to look out for the car…
0630
Soon after, the car arrived. We started unloading all the barang barang while JING went to park the car. Together with the help of JEN’s brother and JAN’s sister, the five of us moved the tables, the wooden cut-outs, goodie bags and all the loads to their respective venues. Even though we had one trolley, we were all panting like crazy after shifting all these heavy loads because Woodlands Civic Center is still a distance away from the start-off point for the Run.
0720
The first marshal arrived. VIC, the head marshal started to gather all his men and gave a detailed briefing before handling them their lanyards and tee-shirts. At the same time, JEN was busy setting up the registration booth while JING drove off to buy ice.
0750
All the marshals were dispatched to their respective locations. Runners were also starting to stream in. JING came back with the ice.
0800
Registration officially started. Meanwhile, the ambulance also arrived and stand-by along the road. JAN briefed the Emcee of the day and was busy making sure that the ambassadors and the VIPS were well taken care of.
Daylight hours were spent packing goodie bags and scrambling to buy the things we forgot to get. One trivia about the goodie bag. Did you realize the food items had one point in common? They all had the healthier choice symbol. Healthy run followed by healthy breakfast….sure makes one feel good eh?
Night time was when all the action starts. Kudos to the workers who helped us set up the arch and tentage. They worked in the darkness and under the rain to make sure everything was up and running for the big day on Friday. The whole process took merely 3 hours and all those who walked pass the arch that night were super curious about how that structure popped up in the middle of the pathway. Remember the platform the speakers were standing on to flag-off the run? It was black in colour originally. We had it painted like only 3 hours before the run started to match it with the logo…thank goodness it dried in time.
From 9 to almost 12 midnight, the 4 of us sat down for a good and thorough run-through of Friday’s events. Calls were made to reconfirm attendance, wet weather issues were ironed out and rain dances were performed in hope that it won’t rain the next day. After that, on our respective trips home, we experienced that calm before the storm…the die has been cast and it’s too late to do much except praying for the best, while preparing for the worst. Most of us slept at 2 or 3am, but the night proved to be long nonetheless.
THE BIG DAY…
0500
Four sleepy head knocked ourselves hard to roll out of our comfy bed. Getting up at this hour was difficult, especially since we only get to sleep at 2.30am the night before… but at the back of our mind, we knew we can’t afford to laze in bed today. Time is already running short. This is our BIG DAY!
0600
VIC met JING. After the final check, both head towards Woodlands Civic Center in the rented vehicle.
0620
At the Woodlands Civics Center bus stop, JEN and JAN were falling aslp while stretching their neck occasionally to look out for the car…
0630
Soon after, the car arrived. We started unloading all the barang barang while JING went to park the car. Together with the help of JEN’s brother and JAN’s sister, the five of us moved the tables, the wooden cut-outs, goodie bags and all the loads to their respective venues. Even though we had one trolley, we were all panting like crazy after shifting all these heavy loads because Woodlands Civic Center is still a distance away from the start-off point for the Run.
0720
The first marshal arrived. VIC, the head marshal started to gather all his men and gave a detailed briefing before handling them their lanyards and tee-shirts. At the same time, JEN was busy setting up the registration booth while JING drove off to buy ice.
0750
All the marshals were dispatched to their respective locations. Runners were also starting to stream in. JING came back with the ice.
0800
Registration officially started. Meanwhile, the ambulance also arrived and stand-by along the road. JAN briefed the Emcee of the day and was busy making sure that the ambassadors and the VIPS were well taken care of.
0830
Heat was rising. JEN was busy calling all the runners who have yet to turn up.
0900
At the sound of the air-horn, Runner As dash passed the starting line!
0930
Emcee JJ informed the runners to do cool down exercise and not to sit down immediately as their hearts were still pumping hard. Those who have finished the run cheered on as the last team crossed the finishing line!
1000
Headed by JACK and RAI from EIC, the runners marched to the OLE launch site in high spirits.
1100
After all runners collected their goodie bag, we joined in the on-going photo taking sessions with our runner friends. It was really heartwarming to know that so many of our friends came to support us.
1115
We started packing up. Exhausted and dehydrated, the four of us downed bottles of water before heading to return the heavy barang barang…
Thank you all for making OLE RUN such a success. –kow-tow-
Headed by JACK and RAI from EIC, the runners marched to the OLE launch site in high spirits.
1100
After all runners collected their goodie bag, we joined in the on-going photo taking sessions with our runner friends. It was really heartwarming to know that so many of our friends came to support us.
1115
We started packing up. Exhausted and dehydrated, the four of us downed bottles of water before heading to return the heavy barang barang…
Thank you all for making OLE RUN such a success. –kow-tow-
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Start of a New Movement
Well folks, it’s official. The call for Singaporeans to join us in the OLE movement has officially started. Over the last 2 months, certain schools and special groups of people have heard about OLE through our road shows at various places. For these people, you can proudly call yourselves the vanguard of the One Life Movement. For those who have signed up as volunteers, we thank you for joining us in changing hearts and minds.
But now, we’re going nation-wide with this advert in the Sunday Times today…
As was said somewhere before on this blog, OLE isn’t only about AIDS affected people. It’s for people like you and me to do something for them. What can an individual do? Well, start by learning about them from the exhibition. Place yourself in their shoes and hear their stories. Share their lives with them and I’m sure we’ll change enough mindsets to transform the movement into something bigger than all of us combined.
I’ve got one life and I’m doing something with it today.
But now, we’re going nation-wide with this advert in the Sunday Times today…
As was said somewhere before on this blog, OLE isn’t only about AIDS affected people. It’s for people like you and me to do something for them. What can an individual do? Well, start by learning about them from the exhibition. Place yourself in their shoes and hear their stories. Share their lives with them and I’m sure we’ll change enough mindsets to transform the movement into something bigger than all of us combined.
I’ve got one life and I’m doing something with it today.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
LIME SONIC BANG!
The day started out great with a great weather perfect for a day out at the beach. It was great to see people from all ages, from 12 to 30, all in support of the one same cause. The James and Lina standees was a sight to behold being black silhouettes right under the blinding sun. People walking passed would stop and take a second look, and for those intrigued, thanks for finding out what One Life Experience is all about down at our booth!
The roadshow this time round was a tat different with our team lugging a lifesize OLE frame around the beach. Kudos to those who are sporting enough to take a picture with it. The photos are downloadable below!
Let's cross our fingers and hope for an equally great weather for the OLE Run next Friday. Meanwhile, remember you have One Life, Do something!
LIME Sonic Bang @ Sentosa
The roadshow this time round was a tat different with our team lugging a lifesize OLE frame around the beach. Kudos to those who are sporting enough to take a picture with it. The photos are downloadable below!
Let's cross our fingers and hope for an equally great weather for the OLE Run next Friday. Meanwhile, remember you have One Life, Do something!
LIME Sonic Bang @ Sentosa
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Hectic Week
It has been a busy week for the OLE team! We are now into the final stretch of preparation for the official launch of OLE. With our major exams around the corner and the tremendous amount of logistics to ensure a smooth run, our schedules are all maxed to the limit.
These days, the routine for the OLE team consists of meetings to sort things out for OLE, seeking approval for proposals, mugging for exams and catching up on sleep. This is where our multi-tasking skills are put to test. Oh well, no one said life was easy.
We will be contacting all peeps who signed up for OLE run for confirmation. For those of you who are interested, hurry up in sending us your team details! We will be closing all applications very soon.
Not only is it a good chance for u to DO SOMETHING for the HIV/AIDS affected people, you will also get to participate with well-known celebrities like Eunice Olsen, Victor Wong, Jaymee Ong, May & Choy and EIC! Yes, you will be running with them if you sign up now!
By the way, we will be setting up our booth at Lime Sonic Bang @ Sentosa this Saturday. Our ambassadors - EIC and May & Choy will also be present. So do come down to support us! See you there!
These days, the routine for the OLE team consists of meetings to sort things out for OLE, seeking approval for proposals, mugging for exams and catching up on sleep. This is where our multi-tasking skills are put to test. Oh well, no one said life was easy.
We will be contacting all peeps who signed up for OLE run for confirmation. For those of you who are interested, hurry up in sending us your team details! We will be closing all applications very soon.
Not only is it a good chance for u to DO SOMETHING for the HIV/AIDS affected people, you will also get to participate with well-known celebrities like Eunice Olsen, Victor Wong, Jaymee Ong, May & Choy and EIC! Yes, you will be running with them if you sign up now!
By the way, we will be setting up our booth at Lime Sonic Bang @ Sentosa this Saturday. Our ambassadors - EIC and May & Choy will also be present. So do come down to support us! See you there!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Marching On
The past few months have been a blast, going around schools and institutions to share the OLE experience. We sure hope that you guys have learnt something about One Life, like we have learnt about the passionate side of young people with regards to this cause.
Following the roadshows at NTU and NUS, we are now moving on to the tertiary institutions. For those who are already having your holidays, do check out the upcoming OLE events like the run happening on 30 November.
Before jumping into the next phase of OLE, we'll also like to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped in one way or another - the students, teachers, friends, principals and of course the various organisations who made this possible.
See you guys next at the LIME Sonic Bang at Siloso Beach!
Following the roadshows at NTU and NUS, we are now moving on to the tertiary institutions. For those who are already having your holidays, do check out the upcoming OLE events like the run happening on 30 November.
Before jumping into the next phase of OLE, we'll also like to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped in one way or another - the students, teachers, friends, principals and of course the various organisations who made this possible.
See you guys next at the LIME Sonic Bang at Siloso Beach!
Friday, November 2, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Star appearance @ NTU
For 2 days, the OLE team is back to our own school! Not only did our fellow course mates come to show their support, the rest of the NTU population also pledge their support at our booth. Play e slides and find your own pretty faces!
Nanyang Tech University
On the first day of our roadshow in NTU, we had a pleasant surprise! MediaCorp Channel U came to our school to record Campus Yummy Hunt 美食大专攻!!!! Check out FELLICIA CHIN pledging her support!!!!!!
Gosh, she is so gorgeous... everyone present was charmed by her beauty. Not only was she warm and friendly, she encouraged others to join her in supporting this cause! We were thrilled by her actions. Thank you Felicia!!!
Nanyang Tech University
On the first day of our roadshow in NTU, we had a pleasant surprise! MediaCorp Channel U came to our school to record Campus Yummy Hunt 美食大专攻!!!! Check out FELLICIA CHIN pledging her support!!!!!!
Gosh, she is so gorgeous... everyone present was charmed by her beauty. Not only was she warm and friendly, she encouraged others to join her in supporting this cause! We were thrilled by her actions. Thank you Felicia!!!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Montfort Sec
From Bukit Batok, the OLE team traveled over to Hougang the very next day to spread the OLE message to Montfort Sec on Thursday!
Anyhow, our booth was plonked right in front of their assembly area so we did get quite a bit of attention. As usual, James was the centre of attraction with people wanting to take pictures with him. (Maybe next time we should just send James down and let him do his thing) We could feel that the holiday mood was in the air, with the students planning their outings and traveling plans. We just hope you gentlemen will factor OLE into your plans as well!
Here are some of your photos...
Montfort Sec_251007
To end this entry, we want to thank Mr Victor Ong for being so supportive of the cause and making everything possible!
As all Secondary schools close, OLE team will be moving to tertiary institutions. Next week, we are heading to the first university -- Nanyang Tech Uni! So happen to be our school too.. so ALL NTU peeps, we expect to see you at Canteen A!
P.S. All the best for all the Sec 4 and 5 students who are sitting for your 'O' & 'N' lvl!
Anyhow, our booth was plonked right in front of their assembly area so we did get quite a bit of attention. As usual, James was the centre of attraction with people wanting to take pictures with him. (Maybe next time we should just send James down and let him do his thing) We could feel that the holiday mood was in the air, with the students planning their outings and traveling plans. We just hope you gentlemen will factor OLE into your plans as well!
Here are some of your photos...
Montfort Sec_251007
To end this entry, we want to thank Mr Victor Ong for being so supportive of the cause and making everything possible!
As all Secondary schools close, OLE team will be moving to tertiary institutions. Next week, we are heading to the first university -- Nanyang Tech Uni! So happen to be our school too.. so ALL NTU peeps, we expect to see you at Canteen A!
P.S. All the best for all the Sec 4 and 5 students who are sitting for your 'O' & 'N' lvl!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Millenia Institute
For those who come visit our blog regularly, you might have noticed that the OLE Team is feeling suicidal recently. Look to the right column and you'll notice that the frquency of our school visits have increased. We're now going from once a week to 3 times a week! But chill...we're stepping up our efforts to reach out to more people before school's out and students go for their well-deserved break. So today, we're down at Millenia Institute.
Even before we stepped in MI, a sentence from the OM Mr Singh impressed us. Just when we are worried that we won't be able to show our videos and have a talk during assembly. He said, "Ok, I'll move assembly to the Hall for you." Can you imagine a school changing its assembly venue just because 4 youths wanna promote something called OLE? Talk about City of Possibilities... THANK YOU MR SINGH!~ =)
Anyway, we did our usual talks, videos and booth set-up. But today, we introduced something new to the usual line-up. We have toilet posters! They're like James and Lina, but they are posters and will be placed on the toilet doors. They basically carry the same message - that you won't get AIDS by sharing the same toilet with an AIDS patient. We have taken some pictures, so juz take a look below at our new posters.
Even before we stepped in MI, a sentence from the OM Mr Singh impressed us. Just when we are worried that we won't be able to show our videos and have a talk during assembly. He said, "Ok, I'll move assembly to the Hall for you." Can you imagine a school changing its assembly venue just because 4 youths wanna promote something called OLE? Talk about City of Possibilities... THANK YOU MR SINGH!~ =)
Anyway, we did our usual talks, videos and booth set-up. But today, we introduced something new to the usual line-up. We have toilet posters! They're like James and Lina, but they are posters and will be placed on the toilet doors. They basically carry the same message - that you won't get AIDS by sharing the same toilet with an AIDS patient. We have taken some pictures, so juz take a look below at our new posters.
Another thing we're particularly proud of is how the Millenians have decorated the thumbprint board. For the first time, we see butterfly shapes and angel wings formed by thumbprints on the board. :) We've taken some close-up shots of these interesting designs to share with all you and if you're the one responsible for it, WELL DONE!
Lastly, halfway through the roadshow, we felt that James was having too good a life sitting down and waiting for people to take photos with him. So we brought him around school to take pictures with all the Millenians who are there.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The OLE Run
Roadshows, exhibitions, school talks, thumbprint pledges and now... OLE Run is here!
We've been thinking about how young people like you and I can play a more active role in showing support for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. During our roadshows, we were touched when students came up and asked how else they could contribute apart from signing up as volunteers or pledging towards the cause. I'd say, it all start small, and it's gotta start somewhere.
The campaign so far has been in full force of raising awareness of such a situation, that discrimination and stigma against these people is indeed happening as I type this, no matter we like it or not. And the very least thing that we can do is to change our mindset.
On 30 November 2007, we will be having the OLE Run.
A total of 357 rounds of running will be accumulated by all participating runners. 357 more people infected by AIDS last year in Singapore, 357 more people who need our support. The run will be leading up to the launch of the OLE exhibition and what better way is there to show the burning passion (especially after running under the sun ;p) for the cause?
Each member in the team will be covering approximately 1.1km to 3.3km. If you have any queries or want to support the cause, sign up with other two of your friends to form a team of 3 and email your full name, email and contact details to youth_ole@worldvision.org.sg now!
We look forward to seeing you guys!
We've been thinking about how young people like you and I can play a more active role in showing support for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. During our roadshows, we were touched when students came up and asked how else they could contribute apart from signing up as volunteers or pledging towards the cause. I'd say, it all start small, and it's gotta start somewhere.
The campaign so far has been in full force of raising awareness of such a situation, that discrimination and stigma against these people is indeed happening as I type this, no matter we like it or not. And the very least thing that we can do is to change our mindset.
On 30 November 2007, we will be having the OLE Run.
A total of 357 rounds of running will be accumulated by all participating runners. 357 more people infected by AIDS last year in Singapore, 357 more people who need our support. The run will be leading up to the launch of the OLE exhibition and what better way is there to show the burning passion (especially after running under the sun ;p) for the cause?
Each member in the team will be covering approximately 1.1km to 3.3km. If you have any queries or want to support the cause, sign up with other two of your friends to form a team of 3 and email your full name, email and contact details to youth_ole@worldvision.org.sg now!
We look forward to seeing you guys!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Anglican High School
Today we have a fun time at Anglican High!
Although it was raining heavily in the morning, the rain did not wash away the Anglican spirit. We felt welcomed by the staffs and students. Most importantly, the Anglicans showed that they are with us in this fight against hate.
AHS is our first secondary school roadshow and we were not very sure what to expect at first. But AHS proved to us that age is not a deterring factor in helping others. We were really glad that Secondary One students were as enthusiastic as their older peers in wanting to reach out their helping hands for the people affected by HIV/AIDS.
The OLE team will like to specially thank Mr Yeoh for cooperating with us and making it all possible!
Anglican High_221007
Next stop: Millennia Institute
Although it was raining heavily in the morning, the rain did not wash away the Anglican spirit. We felt welcomed by the staffs and students. Most importantly, the Anglicans showed that they are with us in this fight against hate.
AHS is our first secondary school roadshow and we were not very sure what to expect at first. But AHS proved to us that age is not a deterring factor in helping others. We were really glad that Secondary One students were as enthusiastic as their older peers in wanting to reach out their helping hands for the people affected by HIV/AIDS.
The OLE team will like to specially thank Mr Yeoh for cooperating with us and making it all possible!
Anglican High_221007
Next stop: Millennia Institute
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Hwa Chong Institution
The OLE Team went down to HCI yesterday and I must say, it was quite an experience.
As we were not able to do a presentation during assembly, we went in feeling rather worried, bothered by the thought of not having students visiting our booth. However, you guys showed us that there was nothing to be worried about in the first place. Even though we did not publicise beforehand what OLE was about, many of you still took the initiative to come forward to learn more about the campaign. Maybe this is the Hwa Chong spirit that we have heard so much about, and we thank you for your love and compassion.
HCI
And our next stop would be... Anglican High School
As we were not able to do a presentation during assembly, we went in feeling rather worried, bothered by the thought of not having students visiting our booth. However, you guys showed us that there was nothing to be worried about in the first place. Even though we did not publicise beforehand what OLE was about, many of you still took the initiative to come forward to learn more about the campaign. Maybe this is the Hwa Chong spirit that we have heard so much about, and we thank you for your love and compassion.
HCI
And our next stop would be... Anglican High School
Hate the disease, Not the person
For now, James and Lina have been down at different schools to convey a series of messages. I sure hope they have been successful. Let's take a look at some of them.
Message from James: Hi, I am James. I am HIV positive. But you will not be infected by sharing a table with me.
Message from Lina: Hi, I am Lina. I am HIV positive. But you will not be infected by running with me.
So very often, the misconceptions about people living with AIDS or affected by AIDS resulted in these faces behind the disease to be discriminated against or stigmatised. We hope to bring to awareness this issue. You have the ability to make changes, and the very first step is simply to hate the disease, but not the person.
You have one life, do something.
Message from James: Hi, I am James. I am HIV positive. But you will not be infected by sharing a table with me.
Message from Lina: Hi, I am Lina. I am HIV positive. But you will not be infected by running with me.
So very often, the misconceptions about people living with AIDS or affected by AIDS resulted in these faces behind the disease to be discriminated against or stigmatised. We hope to bring to awareness this issue. You have the ability to make changes, and the very first step is simply to hate the disease, but not the person.
You have one life, do something.
All in a Day's Work
On a typical school roadshow day, We wake up before the sun rises, slap ourselves awake, and proceed to lug the equipment down to the school of the day.
All is still good while we begin to set up the booth for the day and getting ready for assembly sharing session for some schools.
All is still good when the students turn up at our booth and join in the fight against hate by pledging, voluntering their service, or simply going down for the OLE exhibtion.
BUT.
Hell breaks loose when we try to lug the James and Linas to their next location. Please see below: We huff and puff and try to stuff Lina into the cab, but to no avail. Then,
The cab uncle did magic, and in Lina went. Like, finally.
But despite it being shorter than myself, it took up two and a half seat all by itself.
Moving the cut-outs around is a definite killer.
All is still good while we begin to set up the booth for the day and getting ready for assembly sharing session for some schools.
All is still good when the students turn up at our booth and join in the fight against hate by pledging, voluntering their service, or simply going down for the OLE exhibtion.
BUT.
Hell breaks loose when we try to lug the James and Linas to their next location. Please see below: We huff and puff and try to stuff Lina into the cab, but to no avail. Then,
The cab uncle did magic, and in Lina went. Like, finally.
But despite it being shorter than myself, it took up two and a half seat all by itself.
Moving the cut-outs around is a definite killer.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
It's not just about them...
Today's entry is not sth closely related to OLE or HIV. In fact, its about a movie called "Sicko" which i just watched. Yup, we keep whining that this project has kept team OLE up to our necks with work, but Victor aka XX here has the time to go catch a movie. heh...
Anyway, the movie is about how the US healthcare system measures up against other western nations like France, UK and even communist Cuba. I shan't discuss the success and failures of the healthcare system here, but sth about the film struck a cord within me. The film started off with stories of how people without medical insurance hope and pray everyday that they don't get involved in accidents, as they would not have any money to pay for their medical bills. But after sharing their stories, the commentary said,
"But this film is not about the Americans who don't have health insurance. It's about the Americans who do"
Somehow, this sort of explains why we have OLE too. OLE is not just about the 39 million people living with AIDS. It's also about what the remaining 6.2 billion people in the world who DON'T have AIDS can do to help them. For those of us who are fortunate enough to be with the majority, this campaign is for you.
Just imagine the things we can achieve if these 6.2 billion people band together to help the less fortunate 39 million. Think about it.
Anyway, the movie is about how the US healthcare system measures up against other western nations like France, UK and even communist Cuba. I shan't discuss the success and failures of the healthcare system here, but sth about the film struck a cord within me. The film started off with stories of how people without medical insurance hope and pray everyday that they don't get involved in accidents, as they would not have any money to pay for their medical bills. But after sharing their stories, the commentary said,
"But this film is not about the Americans who don't have health insurance. It's about the Americans who do"
Somehow, this sort of explains why we have OLE too. OLE is not just about the 39 million people living with AIDS. It's also about what the remaining 6.2 billion people in the world who DON'T have AIDS can do to help them. For those of us who are fortunate enough to be with the majority, this campaign is for you.
Just imagine the things we can achieve if these 6.2 billion people band together to help the less fortunate 39 million. Think about it.
Monday, October 15, 2007
One Life on Facebook!
OLE Singapore is on Facebook now!
Please join the cause in facebook. The cause is named "One Life Experience [Singapore]". Do search for it in facebook and join us in supporting the cause!
Please join the cause in facebook. The cause is named "One Life Experience [Singapore]". Do search for it in facebook and join us in supporting the cause!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Victoria Junior College
The OLE team has travelled to the Eastern side of singapore. This time, we arrived at Victoria Junior College!
It was a tiring but fruitful day spent at VJC. Students who came to our publicity booth showing an interest in participating in our events also showed that they understood the cause. Everyone was sincere in helping the people affected by AIDS, and not merely joining us for CIP points! The genuine care greatly cheered us on.
Before we started explaining the cause, the response from the morning assembly showed that many VJCians saw "James" and "Lina" but few actually sat near them. Hopefully after our visit, VJCians will understand this global epidemic better and more will be willing to interact with them in school. They will be around at VJC for another week. Do take photographs with "James" and "Lina" and share the photos with us!
The OLE team would really like to thank all staff and students of VJC for being so supportive of the campaign. Especially so to Ms Celena and all students of 07S45, 07S39, 07A14, 07S32, 07S56, 07V14 and 07S33. Thank you all for the full support!
Below are some of the photos taken in VJC. Just double click on the slideshow if u want to download any of your pretty faces!
Victoria Junior College
Next stop: HCI. See ya there next week! =)
It was a tiring but fruitful day spent at VJC. Students who came to our publicity booth showing an interest in participating in our events also showed that they understood the cause. Everyone was sincere in helping the people affected by AIDS, and not merely joining us for CIP points! The genuine care greatly cheered us on.
Before we started explaining the cause, the response from the morning assembly showed that many VJCians saw "James" and "Lina" but few actually sat near them. Hopefully after our visit, VJCians will understand this global epidemic better and more will be willing to interact with them in school. They will be around at VJC for another week. Do take photographs with "James" and "Lina" and share the photos with us!
The OLE team would really like to thank all staff and students of VJC for being so supportive of the campaign. Especially so to Ms Celena and all students of 07S45, 07S39, 07A14, 07S32, 07S56, 07V14 and 07S33. Thank you all for the full support!
Below are some of the photos taken in VJC. Just double click on the slideshow if u want to download any of your pretty faces!
Victoria Junior College
Next stop: HCI. See ya there next week! =)
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The OLE Run
The previous school visit was indeed very, very, very gratifying. To see the hard work we've done so far received so enthusiatically by the students was a one life experience for us as well (note: one-in-a-lifetime experience, not the campaign, heh.)
There are many upcoming school visits and we're looking forward to every single one. To do some shameless plugging here: If your school is interested in having us, just drop us an email anytime! We'll be more than happy to share One Life with you guys.
Now . . .
More shameless plugging . . .
OLE Run is here!!!
So what is the OLE Run? It is basically a run with a symbolic format towards the cause, in teams of three. It'll be happening right before the launch of the OLE exhibition on 30 Nov, so do note it down in your calendar! More details coming up on the run :)
Meanwhile, if you wish to understand more about OLE, you can also check this out!
There are many upcoming school visits and we're looking forward to every single one. To do some shameless plugging here: If your school is interested in having us, just drop us an email anytime! We'll be more than happy to share One Life with you guys.
Now . . .
More shameless plugging . . .
OLE Run is here!!!
So what is the OLE Run? It is basically a run with a symbolic format towards the cause, in teams of three. It'll be happening right before the launch of the OLE exhibition on 30 Nov, so do note it down in your calendar! More details coming up on the run :)
Meanwhile, if you wish to understand more about OLE, you can also check this out!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Who writes all these stuff?
It's really interesting to read emails sent to the youth OLE email. Most people start off their mails with "Dear so-and-so,..." and then say their piece. But for us, we are known collectively as Team OLE or OLE Youth. Makes us sound like robots generating computer replies!
So we've decided to sort of expose our identities and give you a name to our group. Yup, there're actually 4 of us writing this blog. Usually whoever feels like committing verbal diarrhoea will come do it here (OLE related of cse!) Being the only male in the group, looks like I'll be first to go then :)
Name: Li Xunxiang Victor aka XX
People call me: A social nerd.....cos they always see me reading up on cheeminology stuff and engaging in cocktail conversations with these random topics
Loves to: Talk cock with people at the school benches
Hates to: Wake up for early morning lessons
OLE stands for: "Oei! Lai Eh!" *Translation: Hey! Come eh*
Name: ChUa ZhEnGlinG JaNice aka Mousey
People call me: Girl that got blown away by the Shanghai wind....hahaha...
Loves: Enjoy yummy food
Hates: People shaking legs in the train
Name: Jennifer Law
People call me: the LAW
Loves to: Fill in feedback forms
Hates to: See bad customer service
OLE stands for: One Life Experience (I must follow law, this is the way it really is...)
Name: Choo Jingyi aka Jing
People call me: The laggard... This is my first time posting a blog entry (actually, just a quarter of an entry )
Loves: to wake up naturally. No alarm clocks pls...
Hates: it when I've no time to hang out with friends
OLE stands for: Those good ole' days~~~
So we've decided to sort of expose our identities and give you a name to our group. Yup, there're actually 4 of us writing this blog. Usually whoever feels like committing verbal diarrhoea will come do it here (OLE related of cse!) Being the only male in the group, looks like I'll be first to go then :)
Name: Li Xunxiang Victor aka XX
People call me: A social nerd.....cos they always see me reading up on cheeminology stuff and engaging in cocktail conversations with these random topics
Loves to: Talk cock with people at the school benches
Hates to: Wake up for early morning lessons
OLE stands for: "Oei! Lai Eh!" *Translation: Hey! Come eh*
Name: ChUa ZhEnGlinG JaNice aka Mousey
People call me: Girl that got blown away by the Shanghai wind....hahaha...
Loves: Enjoy yummy food
Hates: People shaking legs in the train
Name: Jennifer Law
People call me: the LAW
Loves to: Fill in feedback forms
Hates to: See bad customer service
OLE stands for: One Life Experience (I must follow law, this is the way it really is...)
Name: Choo Jingyi aka Jing
People call me: The laggard... This is my first time posting a blog entry (actually, just a quarter of an entry )
Loves: to wake up naturally. No alarm clocks pls...
Hates: it when I've no time to hang out with friends
OLE stands for: Those good ole' days~~~
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Additional "Friend"!
We have added another new "friend" by the name of Lina!
Unlike James, Lina is a full body silhouette figure. Also, she is seen running.
We hope she will be welcomed by all just like James. Do interact with her if you see her running in your school!
Unlike James, Lina is a full body silhouette figure. Also, she is seen running.
We hope she will be welcomed by all just like James. Do interact with her if you see her running in your school!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Saint Andrew's Junior College
SAJC ROCKS!
The team had a long day (8hrs) of publicizing for OLE today at SAJC. But were we blown away by the enthusiasm of the students!
What we thought to be a boring day facing blank walls became 8 straight hours of taking photos, talking to people, giving away sign-up forms, painting people's thumbs red and last but not least....giving James his 5 mins of fame. Never thought James would be so popular with the girls...he's got like 2 girlfriends and numerous admirers fighting to have their pictures taken with him. Look at the photos below for proof.
The OLE team would like to thank ALL the saints who came to visit us at our booth on Friday. That would include saints who came to pledge, saints who came to enquire about OLE, saints who participated in our survey, saints who took photo with James and even the 3 saints who gave us a survey to do instead! (Good luck for your project!) Special thanks goes to 07S09, 07A02, 07S03, 07S13 and 07S08 for rallying your class together to pledge and take pics with James. You have no idea how much you guys did to help us keep our spirits up throughout the day.
Well, 'nuff said. Below are some of your photos. Just double click on the slideshow if u want to download any of your pretty faces! James will be around at SAJC for another week. So grab your chance to interact with him and remember the message he's carrying!
Next stop: VJC. Comin at ya!
saint andrew’s junior college_210907
My Public Shoebox
The team had a long day (8hrs) of publicizing for OLE today at SAJC. But were we blown away by the enthusiasm of the students!
What we thought to be a boring day facing blank walls became 8 straight hours of taking photos, talking to people, giving away sign-up forms, painting people's thumbs red and last but not least....giving James his 5 mins of fame. Never thought James would be so popular with the girls...he's got like 2 girlfriends and numerous admirers fighting to have their pictures taken with him. Look at the photos below for proof.
The OLE team would like to thank ALL the saints who came to visit us at our booth on Friday. That would include saints who came to pledge, saints who came to enquire about OLE, saints who participated in our survey, saints who took photo with James and even the 3 saints who gave us a survey to do instead! (Good luck for your project!) Special thanks goes to 07S09, 07A02, 07S03, 07S13 and 07S08 for rallying your class together to pledge and take pics with James. You have no idea how much you guys did to help us keep our spirits up throughout the day.
Well, 'nuff said. Below are some of your photos. Just double click on the slideshow if u want to download any of your pretty faces! James will be around at SAJC for another week. So grab your chance to interact with him and remember the message he's carrying!
Next stop: VJC. Comin at ya!
saint andrew’s junior college_210907
My Public Shoebox
Thursday, September 13, 2007
One Life Experience
When I hear of the bird flu or the SARS pandemic, it strikes a certain level of fear in me. Each time such health scares are made known, I see all precautionary mechanisms moving quickly into place. We are all aware, and in full knowledge, of such diseases.
The AIDS pandemic, however, is not being paid as much attention or tackled with such rigour.
We may think of it as being an overly huge issue to tackle, but it's gotta start somewhere, isn't it? It isn't only about the ABCs of AIDS anymore (that's Abstinence, Be faithful and using Condom by the way). It's about not being afraid, fighting the hate and supporting people with AIDS. It's about doing something to help. It's about a small change for big change.
Come this December, the One Life Experience (OLE) exhibition will be brought into Singapore for the first time. It isn't about scary statistics anymore. It's about the faces behind these numbers.
Check out the OLE in Canada.
We are looking forward to sharing this with you here in Singapore. Hope to see you there.
The AIDS pandemic, however, is not being paid as much attention or tackled with such rigour.
We may think of it as being an overly huge issue to tackle, but it's gotta start somewhere, isn't it? It isn't only about the ABCs of AIDS anymore (that's Abstinence, Be faithful and using Condom by the way). It's about not being afraid, fighting the hate and supporting people with AIDS. It's about doing something to help. It's about a small change for big change.
Come this December, the One Life Experience (OLE) exhibition will be brought into Singapore for the first time. It isn't about scary statistics anymore. It's about the faces behind these numbers.
Check out the OLE in Canada.
We are looking forward to sharing this with you here in Singapore. Hope to see you there.
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