Ride & Ralk for Rainbows 2025 - Riding for a Cause Close to His Heart: Sharil’s Ride & Ralk for Rainbows Journey
Meet Muhammad Sharil Bin Abdul Hamid, a 35-year-old Logistics Assistant Operations Manager, former child of Club Rainbow (Singapore), and a passionate volunteer. Sharil wore many hats in the Club Rainbow community – from Youth Committee Member to Camp Rainbow Volunteer. Now, he's giving back to the organisation that once supported him and his family through tough times.
Sharil first encountered Ride for Rainbows years ago and joined as a rider in 2015, 2019, and virtually in 2021. “It started off as a way to combine my love for cycling with a good cause,” he shares. “But it became much more than that.”
When COVID-19 disrupted physical rides, the event evolved into Ride & Ralk for Rainbows – a hybrid of riding and running/walking to raise funds and awareness for children with chronic illnesses and their families. Though work and family commitments kept him from joining the newer editions, the cause remained close to his heart.
“What inspires me is remembering how Club Rainbow was there for me and my family,” Sharil says. “Now that I’ve ‘graduated,’ I want to do the same for others – to bring a smile to children and families going through their own journeys.”
Sharil fondly remembers Ride for Rainbows 2019, where he had the special opportunity to ride alongside other passionate individuals – and the joy of sharing the experience with his wife, who was volunteering at Marina Barrage.
Of course, the journey hasn’t always been smooth. From muscle cramps during his first ride to struggling to raise donations post-pandemic, Sharil has faced his share of challenges. But he took each hurdle in stride – training better, sharing his story online, and pushing forward with purpose.
“Riding 60km can be gruelling,” he admits. “But it’s nothing compared to what our Club Rainbow children and families face every day. That thought alone keeps me going.”
To those considering joining Ride & Ralk for Rainbows for the first time, Sharil has one message:
“Imagine making a real difference while having an amazing time! Changing lives one step at a time. Let’s make these children smile and have a great time together!”
Join Sharil and the rest of the Club Rainbow family at Ride & Ralk for Rainbows 2025 – where every step and pedal brings us closer to a brighter tomorrow. Register or donate now: https://www.rideforrainbows.org
About Club Rainbow (Singapore)
Established in 1992, Club Rainbow (Singapore) is a non-profit organisation and charity dedicated to supporting and empowering children with chronic illnesses – many of whom are with special needs and disabilities – and their families. Through a holistic suite of compassionate, relevant services, we journey with them towards living with dignity, and becoming active contributors to the society.
Website: https://www.clubrainbow.org
Contact number: 6377 1789
Email: contact@clubrainbow.org
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