Campaign Ambassadors | Everesting For Second Chances

Jade Seah
Media Personality, Entrepreneur, and Ambassador for Everesting for Second Chances

I'm Jade Seah, I'm a presenter, emcee, keynote speaker, and I run several businesses including KakiKakiLive, JUUJAA, and SQUEE.

What makes this campaign so powerful is how it highlights and mirrors the struggle ex-offenders go through after release—a challenging journey, filled with peaks and troughs, with a steep upward trajectory. Its impact is in its physicality - a small taste for the challengers of the 8848m uphill cycle of what life is like for ex-offenders after release.

I am taking part because I find this to be a very meaningful cause that's close to my heart. I strongly believe in second chances. We all screw up, just in what capacity. Some of our screw ups are smaller. Some are more serious and land us in prison. When we've made a mistake we are remorseful about, we all hope for forgiveness, and then a second chance; a way to move forward, something to work towards. I think everyone deserves a second chance, and this campaign highlights the need for that. Last year, my team and I completed 8848m of elevation together, and my goal this year, is aiming to finish that on my own!

To ex-offenders, I hope you never lose hope. It's never too late to make a change and choose a different life. Keep trying! Not everyone will give you a break, but some will! Look at the positive and don't focus on the ones who choose to hold on to prejudices.

To the public, I hope we can look within and realise how everyone makes mistakes, ourselves included. Let's treat people the way we hope to be treated and open our hearts to give others a second chance. Join the challenge - cycle, run, or walk 8848m of elevation to pledge your support. Or pledge your support by donating.

Calvin Sim
Ex-National Cyclist

Hi, I'm Calvin Sim. I'm a former competitive cyclist. While I've stepped back from that, cycling still is a huge part of my life. These days, I ride not just for sport but for purpose — to challenge myself and support causes that matter, like Everesting for Second Chances.

This campaign isn't just about the physical challenge of conquering an 8848m climb. It's a powerful reminder that many ex-offenders face their own mountains every day—and they need encouragement, support, and belief to keep climbing. This campaign turns that idea into something tangible, something we can all rally behind.

Climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest on a bike is no small feat, but it pales in comparison to the mountain many ex-offenders must climb to rebuild their lives. This campaign puts that struggle into perspective and invites the public to journey alongside them with empathy and support.

I'm participating in Everesting for Second Chances because I believe in second chances. As someone who has had the opportunities and support to pursue my passions, I know how important it is to be given that space to grow. If my effort can raise awareness and spark a mindset shift — to see ex-offenders as people with potential — then every metre climbed is worth it.

This year, I'm riding with intention — to use it as a platform for good. I may not be racing anymore, but I still want to push myself and ride with purpose. This challenge is part of that journey.

To ex-offenders, keep going. Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't define your future. There's always a way forward — and people who believe in you.

To everyone else, let's create space for redemption. Let's support, not judge. Let's lift one another up—because when we do, everyone rises.

Nelson & Ivonne
Top Elevation Achievers, Break the Cycle (BTC)

We're Ivonne and Nelson from Break the Cycle (BTC). Our participation in Everesting for Second Chances is our way of highlighting to everyone the challenges ex-offenders face when reintegrating into society.

Everesting for Second Chances was more than just a challenge for us; it created a unique bonding experience on the bike. Most of our climbs were done side by side in our home cycling studio, where we caught up on dramas and movies while simultaneously trying to promote second chances for ex-offenders.

The uphill climb of 8848m represented to us the difficulties ex-offenders face, be it the stigma or even general adaptations to life required upon their release—often in a world that changed while they were away.

To all ex-offenders, we see and understand the challenges you face. We hear you and we are here for you! Don't be afraid to reach out for help and support—we can all do our part to help in our own ways, even through cycling.

To everyone else, do take on the Everesting challenge and give yourself a ride to remember—It is a good personal challenge mentally and physically. Life is a never-ending learning journey full of new experiences. Let's go out there and make the most of it.

Chapeau! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Marc Tzivelekas
Fastest Everester in a single attempt

Hi, I'm Marc. Sports has always been a big part of my adult life, and I believe it can do the same for everyone. I see sports as a powerful tool for transformation—it's a way to create positive routines, to socialise in meaningful ways, and to manage stress in a healthy, positive and sustainable manner.

What I found most impactful about this campaign is how it bridges physical endurance with meaningful change—by pushing ourselves to the limit, we show solidarity with those rebuilding. It's about breaking the cycle, creating new paths, having new and positive experiences and showing that there is something worth aiming towards. It also highlights that patience, tenacity, and discipline come with rewards and satisfaction.

Everesting is one of the toughest one-day cycling challenges out there—it demands grit, belief, and a refusal to give up. That mirrors what the journey of reintegration demands from ex-offenders. I took part to stand in solidarity, because I believe in showing, not just saying, that we all deserve support, and that change is possible when people come together.

This year, I'm shifting my focus to triathlons and overseas endurance rides. But above all, I want to be more intentional—I want to use my time more wisely and do things that allow me to be more appreciative of people around me and what I have. I don't want to take it for granted and look back in 10 years, wishing I had been more appreciative at the time.

To everyone, we are all more than our past. We have all made mistakes. Find tools to stay focused, build routines, and create positivity. Don't forget to help others do the same!

Chew Fei (aka Chewy)

Hi, I'm Chew Fei—but most people know me as Chewy!

For cyclists, Everesting is often seen as a once-in-a-lifetime ride that they do to challenge themselves. However, for ex-offenders trying to reintegrate into society, every day can feel Everesting.

Last year, I was part of an all-female team that attempted our Everesting challenge outdoors at Mount Faber. We wanted to inspire more women in the sport to do the same! Personally, I also dedicated my ride to my good friend, L, who had to overcome some health issues.

My new goal for this year? I'm toying with the idea of pushing for 10,000m! I'm still thinking about it.

To every ex-offender out there, we are with you!

To everyone else, come ride with us!

Clarence Lee
Fitness Coach & Road Cyclist

I'm Clarence Lee, an avid fitness enthusiast as well as fitness professional. I've been bodybuilding all my life as well, so I'm basically a muscle-head! I only picked up road cycling during COVID, and I’ve been at it ever since. I love the camaraderie within the cycling community, and especially the Break the Cycle initiative looking to break the cycle of recidivism in Singapore. This is the reason why I wholeheartedly support Everesting for Second Chances.

The main campaign goal of raising funds is a compelling and primary motivation for me and my cycling mates. Alongside that, the fact that we must cycle climb 8848m of elevation within this fundraising campaign serves to remind us of the arduous journey ex-offenders face when trying to reintegrate into society. It’s no secret that most road cyclists are not big fans of cycling. Hence, having to complete 8848m, in some ways, allows us to mirror and understand the trials and tribulations of ex-offenders.

The reason for my participation is simple: EVERYONE deserves a 2nd chance. There's a Mandarin saying, "人非圣贤，孰能无过", which basically means none of us are saints, and making mistakes is part and parcel of everyone's journey. Our ex-offenders may have messed up somewhat along the way, but they have already served their sentences in prison, and it is only fair that they get another opportunity in life to do better and be better versions of themselves now that they are out. We shouldn't subject them to further prejudice and biases. It may take our society longer for such sentiments to change for the better, but all I have to say is, we as individuals can project & convey our message clearer and louder if we can all come together collectively.

Last year I was part of a team of 4 along with Jade Seah, and we managed to clear the 8848m elevation challenge quite easily. This year, however, I seek to challenge myself by completing the entire 8848m on my own within the campaign period.

To ex-offenders, you are not your past. You are the strength that got you this far. Keep going. The view at the top is yours to claim. We're with you. Ride on.

To the public: Everyone makes mistakes. Some pay a heavier price. But no one should be punished forever. When ex-offenders return, they’re not looking for pity—just a chance. To work. To grow. To be seen as more than their past. Let’s not be the walls they crash into. Let's be the bridge they can walk across.

Cyril Ong

I'm Cyril Ong and I am 78 years of age. I am a very active senior that still has a strong desire to take on certain challenges within my capability. I love giving my support to any programme or project that can help change people’s lives, where they can be happy and improve their lives for the better.

I guess, being a senior myself and taking on challenges, I hope to inspire others to come forward with positive feelings that they can achieve things with a little self-confidence and being proactive to changes. This campaign of Everesting for Second Chances for ex-offenders is a good example where they must see the objectives of this programme and be prepared to make changes. This is why I am participating in Everesting Lite.

If I can demonstrate participation at my age, I can show others that age is not an obstacle, but it is a reminder to go forward and do something better for others while life is still in you. Hopefully, this will positively help those who are thinking about whether they are able to participate or not.

I had a knee operation late last year. So, for 2025, I aim to walk and cycle more and to participate every week in my gym workouts. I want to be fit and healthy, with no sicknesses, hopefully.

To the ex-offenders: I want you to know that we all make mistakes in life somewhere, somehow. Some may not be too serious, while some are. Whatever happens in the past are experiences that we know are not right and we should not let them be a stumbling block in our lives. Instead, we should rectify it by changing our thoughts to be more positive and to see the better part of what life can do for us with change.

To the public: No one is perfect. We need to look at our mistakes, no matter how small or big they are. We all need to give positive support to those who went through hard times. Without your support to allow ex-offenders the space to change and be socially accepted, it may negatively affect their efforts to change.

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