THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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The power of exercise

The power of exercise

Siriraj Hospitals joins with major sponsors for the fourth walk-run-bike to fight stroke event

Siriraj Hospital’s nationwide stroke prevention campaign “Guiding Light for Thais; the Walk-Run-Bike Fighting Stroke” returns from its fourth year on October 28 and kicks off from Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya campus, Nakhon Pathom at 4.30am. Joining the event will be rock star and national hero Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai, the front man of Bodyslam.
“When talking about exercising, everyone has to ask themselves ‘what do we do it for?’ Then we use the answer to drive us and make it successful. I don’t want to preach about how exercise is good for you, just suggest that you should try it yourself. I think people should also remember that one of the best ways to prevent stroke is exercising,” the rocker said during the recent press conference.

 

The power of exercise

Professor Prasit Watanapa, Paron Israsena Na Ayudhya, and Thawatchai Taweesri pose with other doctors and nurses during the press conference.


“This event aims to encourage people to stay healthy by exercising. It is a collaborative effort by the private and public sectors and designed to reinforce academic corporation and policy making at the district hospital level. Siriraj Hospital, a medical institution that continues to play a major role in Thai people’s health, is constantly campaigning on prevention of stroke. The revenue after expenses have been deducted will be used to support the paralysis fund of the Siriraj Foundation in mounting new campaigns and activities,” added Professor Prasit Watanapa, dean of the hospital’s Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
This walk-run-bike event is being supported by the Golden Jubilee Medical Centre, the Thaicom Foundation and the King Power Group, with representatives from the latter two organisations also speaking at the press conference.

 

The power of exercise

Siriraj Hospital's walk-run-bike fighting stroke is back for its fourth year at Mahidol University on October 28.


“Thaicom Foundation is encouraging and supporting education for Thai youth. We believe that good health is fundamental to a good life and essential for developing potential. For this fourth walk-run-bike fighting stroke event, Siriraj Hospital and Thaicom Foundation share the same purpose: helping Thais exercise while providing knowledge,” said Paron Israsena Na Ayudhya, vice chairman of Thaicom Foundation.
“King Power Group is delighted to join Siriraj Hospital’s activities, which are not only good for the health but helpful to the Thai people as a whole. We at King Power Group operate the social programme ‘King Power Thai Power’ and this includes an important health component,” added the group’s Thawatchai Taweesri.

 

The power of exercise

Siriraj Hospital's walk-run-bike fighting stroke is back for its fourth year at Mahidol University on October 28.


This fourth event consists of a 10.5-kilometre mini marathon and 21-kilometre half marathon, with the winners of both receiving a royal trophy of His Majesty the King. The walking for health component is 5 kilometres and the biking for health is 35 kilometres.
To register, visit www.SirirajStrokeCenter.org until October 10. For more information, email [email protected] or call (093) 242 3888. Applications are also being accepted in person at the Golden Jubilee Medical Centre from Monday to Wednesday between 9am and 4pm.
For more information, please call (02) 414 1010. To donate to the stroke fund, call the Siriraj Foundation at (02) 419 765860.
 

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