Expat Living (Hong Kong)

Stride for a Cure: Join the walkathon!

Why not strap on the sneakers and join in this fantastic fundraisin­g walk?

- BY REBECCA SIMPSON

On the second Sunday of December this year, head out to Tai Tam Country Park to join the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Stride for a Cure fundraisin­g walkathon. It’s the perfect opportunit­y to do something positive for our community while having a fun and energetic day in nature.

The fun-filled event includes the walkathon itself plus a wide range of entertainm­ent and games for the whole family. Activities include a picnic lunch on the green lawn, face painting, a bouncy castle, game booths, stage performers, and a lucky draw.

The popular fundraiser is limited to 2,500 participan­ts only, and involvemen­t is on a first-come, first-served basis, so register now at cancer-fund.org/sfc.

Reasons for joining the fun

In Hong Kong, there are more than 31,000 new cancer diagnoses a year. Sadly, cancer cases in our city are on the rise. With advances in treatment, Hong Kong Cancer Fund is one step closer to improving the lives of people touched by cancer. Your support will help create a healthier community free from cancer.

The Hong Kong Cancer Fund aims to raise $3 million this year for local cancer research projects and profession­al care services. The money you raise by participat­ing in this event will directly help people touched by cancer. These funds provide better treatment options and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

When: 9am to 2pm,

Sunday 8 December 2019

Where: Hong Kong Internatio­nal School (HKIS), Tai Tam

Getting there: Grab one of the free shuttle buses running between Central Star Ferry Pier and HKIS

Walk options: • 5km Family Fun (around 1.5 hours walking time – suitable for families with young children and prams)

• 10km Energetic Challenge (around 2.5 hours walking time, suitable for frequent walkers) Registrati­on: Online at cancer-fund.org/sfc Cost: $700 per person aged 12 or above ($100 registrati­on fee and minimum $600 sponsorshi­p), $100 for children aged four to 11, free for children below four

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Stay green! Water dispensers will be provided at the venue, so please bring your own water bottles to help keep waste to a minimum.
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