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walk the race according to their own fitness level. For 2007 and 2008, the official beneficiary of the Anlene
Orchard Mile has been the Osteoporosis Society of Singapore (the local chapter of the International Osteoporosis Foundation), where a portion of the proceeds goes to the society. The Anlene Orchard Mile is modelled against successful mile events around the world including the prestigious
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exercises as well as to foster the growth and recognition of women in sports in
Singapore. The inaugural event in 2007 saw over 2,000 female participants taking part with local TV and radio celebrities lending their name to the cause. Although Anlene Orchard Mile is a running event, participants can
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is an invitational category with a cash prize that is open to competitive runners where past race records are compulsory for verification before an invitation is extended for participation by the organisers. The Anlene
Orchard Mile 2007 Elite category winner was Suzy Walsham, a two-time winner of
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where women either run or walk a mile (1.6 kilometres) on a straight course down
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