‘TRIATHLON BILL’ COMPETES FOR ICM KIDS

When Bill Ng participates in the 5i50 Olympic Distance Triathlon in Subic Bay, The Philippines on June 24, 2012, he’s competing to save 50 lives.

Bill, who has two sprint distance triathalons under his belt, will be completing an Olympic Distance triathlon, which is double the distance of a sprint – 1.5km open water swim, 40km bike race, and 10k run. He’s doing the work – and asking friends and colleagues to reward his hours of training by donating to ICM’s Malnourished Children Outreach (MCO) program.

Bill is aiming to raise $51,500 – which will allow 50 underfed children the opportunity to participate in ICM’s four month MCO program. “Ihave set a goal to raise HK$51,500 — that is, HK$1,000 for every kilometer that I will race and finish. Every kilometer I conquer will pave the way for one malnourished child’s journey towards a healthier life.”

ICM partners with local government officials to identify fifteen severely underweight children in each community and provides them with a nutritious meal each day. At the end of four months, two-thirds of these children will have increased their weight by at least 15%, the threshold recommended by UNICEF. (icm.kpability.com/)

Bill’s endurance threshold has increased since he began seriously training. “In January 2012 I joined a local Triathlon club and began re-learning to swim, bike and run. I have lost 10lbs, my blood pressure has done down and my energy levels are way up and I feel fantastic. This is the best shape I’ve been in, in years!