Are You Ready For Bare Your Sole 2015 This Saturday?

Hi Huneybees,

It's time to kick off those shoes and walk barefooted with the Bare Your Sole 2015 happening this weekend!

Back for the seventh year on Saturday, 30 May 2015, the Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s annual barefoot walkathon has chosen to hold it at Sentosa Island this time round. Set along Palawan Beach, the first-of-its-kind walk is happening from 8am to 12pm.

Have you gotten your tickets already? Though registration has already closed, I bet it will be fun with activities to attend whilst you support the cause, cheer the participants on. There will also be lots of photography opportunity for you with the Mr. Lim Nghee Huat and Mr. Yong Yuen Chen (ultra-marathoners will be kicking off their 45^th GO50 run at the event) leading the Bare Your Sole Flag-off.

There will also be some special appearances by the Habitat Champions and personalities walking barefoot:

• Mr. S Dhanabalan, Patron of Habitat for Humanity Singapore
• Anita Kapoor, Travel Host, Writer and Radio Personality
• Claire Jedrek, Host & Race Car Driver
• Kim Lim, Model & Daughter of Valencia Football Club Owner, Peter Lim
• Bong Qiu Qiu & CheekieMonkies, Nuffnang Influencers

Of course, indulge in the fringe activities like the high elements course with flying fox and rock-climbing wall, Habitat Village and Kids’ Corner. Don't miss out on the entertaining martial arts demonstrations and musical performances and the an array of tasty food and beverage options!

About Bare Your Sole 

Bringing together people from all walks of life to raise awareness for the plight of a large number of people living in poverty without the ability to afford basic amenities, such as shelter or footwear. Funds raised from the 2km and 4km barefoot charity walkathon supports Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s Project HomeWorks programme, which is a local initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged living in one-room flats in Singapore. Over S$300,000 was raised from last year’s edition of Bare Your Sole, where more than 5,000 participants turned up to show their support.


About Habitat for Humanity Singapore

Habitat for Humanity Singapore is a Christian non-profit housing organisation, working for people of all backgrounds regardless of their race, language or religion. Since its inception in 2004, Habitat Singapore seeks to eliminate poverty housing worldwide by working alongside homeowners to build simple, decent houses. Anchored by the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Singapore has continually mobilised volunteers under its Global Village programme for building projects and disaster response all over the world, including China, Mongolia and India. 

Locally, Habitat Singapore started Project HomeWorks, a programme that seeks to improve the living conditions, safety and sanitation of the growing number of vulnerable elderly across the island. Habitat Singapore has mobilised thousands of volunteers to clean-up and furnish the homes of these elderly since 2006.

For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.habitat.org.sg, http://bareyoursole.org.sg/donate/ or contact us at info@habitat.org.sg.

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[What's New] Angela Tong Ying Ying As The New Regional Celebrity Spokesperson Of Marie France Bodyline

Hi Huneybees,

Hong Kong TVB Artiste, Angela Tong Ying Ying (湯盈盈) was in town last week as the New Regional Celebrity Spokesperson of Marie France Bodyline. Donning a sexy deep-v bright pink dress, she was all bubbly and sun shine-y, as she revealed her new found post-natal figure.

Shedding 11 kg within three months of customised Marie France Bodyline treatments (with a sensible and balanced nutritional plan), Angela expressed that it has been life-changing for her and she now has more energy and healthier, she can enjoy every moment of her new roles – both as a mother and as the celebrity spokesperson for Marie France Bodyline in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

“My post-delivery bulges were especially bad around my tummy, hips and thighs, and I was seriously worried if I would be able to get my figure back. But with the attention, commitment and encouragement given by Marie France Bodyline therapists, my fears were alleviated and I enjoyed every single visit to the centre. 

The therapists treated my problems like their own and celebrated every milestone in my weight-loss journey with me. Plus, I have a peace of mind that the treatments are non-invasive and relaxing; supplemented with a customised nutritional plan according to my lifestyle, schedule and preferences” --- Angela Tong Ying Ying

Who do you think will win?

During the media launch, Angela also showed that she had been "practicing" alot on diaper changing when she went head to head against the host, Anita Kapoor in a fun diaper-changing challenge. Completing the task perfectly within seconds, it was clear that the beaming Angela relishes in the joys of motherhood.

In response to a question on whether she intends to have a second child, she candidly said that she and her husband hopes to have another one or two more and will start planning next year. She also added that given the positive help and wonderful support that she has received from Marie France Bodyline, she is no longer concerned about shedding her post-natal excess weight anymore when baby No. 2 or No. 3 comes along.

She will also be taking on a role in the upcoming TVB Chinese New Year series as a test to whether she can cope now that she is a mother. It's going to be a short 15 episodes of comedic drama series and I can't wait to watch it. I'm such a TVB fanatic...

At the event, we were also introduced to their latest treatment  - PRO-FREEZE. It is a new, revolutionary treatment that “Freezes” and effectively removes fat cells without pain. Safe and effective, Pro-Freeze ‘freezes’ away the fat bulges without the need for incisions, anesthesia or surgery. With target cooling, the fat is safely chilled to ‘kill’ the fat cells without harming the surrounding tissues.

When fat cells are exposed to an extreme cold temperature, they will be ‘frozen’. These ‘frozen’ fat cells will be degenerated and eventually ‘die’ (a process called adipocyte apoptosis). These degenerated fat cells will be eliminated from the body via the body’s own metabolism system. It can permanently remove up to 25% of the unwanted fat in a single treatment session, thereby reducing the thickness of the fat layer.

The Pro-Freeze treatment takes about 45 to 60 minutes and clients are able to sit back and relax. With the use of a probe, clients will feel a powerful suction and a cooling sensation at the initial five minutes from the start of the treatment. The cold sensation will disappear as the area gets accustomed to the suction.

An alternative to liposuction, Pro-Freeze is effective in treating problem areas such as the tummy, waist (love handles), hips (saddle backs) and inner thighs.

Visible result in loss of fat can be seen just three weeks following the treatment, with more significant results shown between three to six months.

The event ended with an autograph and photo op of Angela. Here's more photos of the "all-new" Angela...

For more information, you can contact the Marie France customer service line: 1800-7777-111.

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NBCUniversal To Crown Their Very Own High Heeled Warriors‏

Hi Huneybees,

Hot on the heels of NBCUniversal’s highly successful High Heeled Warriors research on female Pay-TV viewers, the network has announced plans to roll out its inaugural High Heeled Warrior Awards. The High Heeled Warrior Awards will recognize and celebrate the achievements of women in Asia who have contributed to society in their industry and community, and have made an impact in the lives of many around them. 

High Heeled Warrior Awards was rolled out on 29 August 2013 and spearheaded digitally. It aims to honor women in different fields such as Entrepreneurship, Arts & Entertainment, Community Service and Unsung Heroes.

Luxury fashion and fragrance brand Hugo Boss is lending its support to further the cause of High Heeled Warriors, where women are approaching their expectations of life with increasing power and capability.

The High Heeled Warriors research categorizes women across Asia in five different groups. These are the unique career-focused ‘Trailblazers,’ the spontaneous ‘Passionistas,’ the well-connected ‘Social-siders,’ the fiercely loyal ‘Peace-Keepers’ and the loving and family-oriented ‘Heart-Warmers.’ The High-Heeled Warrior Awards targets women who fit into these respective groups, showing how they have empowered themselves and the women around them, and also to celebrate their roles and contribution to society.

In the Arts & Entertainment category, host and former editor of Elle Magazine Anita Kapoor, supermodel Lisa Selesner, Malaysian actress Lisa Surihani and owner of creative agency Present Purpose Tracy Phillips have been nominated for their involvement in projects that stretch across the screens, theatres, large-scaled events and concert halls. These are the women defined by recognition and admiration from the public and for industry endorsements as well.

Filling the Entrepreneurship category, are Plukka Jewelry founder Joanne Ooi, boutique hotel owner Yenn Wong, founder of Malaysian fashion brands KLutched and ShoeShoesShoes Ung Yiu Lin and Tjin Lee, Managing Director of Mercury Marketing & Communications. Coupled by their own success of innovation and creativity, these women have made a name for themselves in the corporate world from remaining on top and running their own home grown businesses.

 The third category is to recognize our passionate women whom have devoted themselves to volunteer work and dedicated their lives to help others. LEAP Spiral founder and Executive Director Cynthia Ong, Co-founder of a non-profit organization Fugee School Deborah Henry, Programme Director of FilmAid Asia in Thailand Mary Soan and Pia Bruce, Executive Director at National Committee for UNIFEM Singapore, are the women who fall under Community Service category. These are women whom are not only defined by their activity and commitment to helping the less fortunate, but also for their vast contribution to society and to help bettering it.

Nominations for the first three categories have been shortlisted by a panel of judges. The judging panel will be led by Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific of Universal Networks Internation, Todd Forest, Executive Producer Asia Pacific, Microsoft Online Media and Publishing, Singapore, Ruth Yeo, Executive Director at YTL Singapore Pte Ltd and Director at YTL-SV Carbon Sdn Bhd and Diana Ser, who spearheads a communication consulting and media training company.

Women who have made a significant impact and positive difference to society and to the life of those around them fall in the last category; The Unsung Heroes. These women selflessly help others and don’t expect to be recognized for their hard work by their peers or even by their pay.

The public is encouraged to submit nominations from 27 August to 8 September as to who they think should be considered an Unsung Hero. Voting for all categories will then be opened to public from 9 to 29 September via www.highheeledwarriors.asia. Winners will be announced on-air on both DIVA Universal and E! Entertainment’s Facebook Pages, and also online by MSN.

For more information, please visit www.highheeledwarriors.asia

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