Marathon - Fundraising continues until October 15th
The Run 2 Free Hong Kong Marathon took place on September 30th and concluded with great success. The weather was delightful, with clear skies and gentle breezes. 72 participants, including 4 full marathon runners, 5 half marathon runners, 18 10-km runners, and 45 5-Km walkers, arrived at the "London Mid-autumn Festival Fair" organized by the Victoria Harbor Group in the late afternoon. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm as runners were lively with high spirits without showing signs of fatigue. Each participant tied a yellow ribbon to the railings as a symbolic gesture, representing their desire to set Hong Kong free.
The success of this charitable fundraising event was made possible thanks to the support and assistance from friends and partners. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Anthony Tso for initiating this riverside long-distance run to raise funds for the Bonham Tree Aid and the At Home Foundation. As of September 30th, a total of £22,500 has been raised, reaching 75% of our £30,000 target. We are grateful for the continued support and encouragement from those who wish to contribute. We have decided to extend the fundraising period for an additional two weeks, until October 15th.
On behalf of the At Home Foundation and the Bonham Tree Aid, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone involved. We hold immense respect for the 72 participants, particularly the marathon and half marathon runners, who selflessly dedicated their time and effort to training for this event. Their determination and endurance were evident as they completed the race within the allocated time, inspiring us all. We would also like to acknowledge the volunteers who played a crucial role in the event's preparation and execution. Lastly, our heartfelt gratitude goes to the generous donors whose contributions will help us continue our support to young individuals, both within and outside the wall. We hope to receive further donations in the upcoming two weeks, surpassing our fundraising goal.
Once again, we extend our warmest thanks to all participants and supporters for their invaluable contributions!
72位參加者完成中秋河畔慈善馬拉松：籌款繼續至10月15日
中秋河畔慈善馬拉松在9月30日如期舉行。當日天公造美，風和日麗，72位參加者，包括4位全馬，5位半馬，18位10公里跑手，及45位5公里步行者於下午四時左右先後扺達由Victoria Harbor Group主辦的「英倫中秋聚」會場。現場氣氛熾熱，跑手們興高采烈，談笑風生，毫無倦意。各人把手上黃絲帶綁在欄杆上，表達我們的訴求—還我自由的香港。
這次慈善籌款活動得以順利完成，實有賴各方好友支持協助。首先感謝曹嘉超先生發起這次河畔長跑，為細葉榕人道基金及在家基金籌款。直至9月30日，共籌得2萬2千5百鎊，達到3萬鎊目標的75%。我們知道，仍有朋友想繼續捐款支持鼓勵，因此，籌款期限會延長兩星期，至10月15日才結束。
在此謹代表在家基金及細葉榕人道基金感謝大家。對72位參加者，我們有無限敬意，尤其是馬拉松及半馬的跑手，他們無償地付出精神和時間操練，跑步當天發揮了堅毅和耐力，全部依時完成，令人佩服。感謝參加籌備及當天協助的義工，更要感謝眾多善長慷慨捐助，籌到的款項得以資助牆內牆外的年青朋友。我們期望未來兩週得到更多捐款支持，達到甚至超過籌款目標。
再一次衷心感謝！
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1st Anthony Tso £4,962.41 raised 67 donations
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2nd Ivan Ko £4,661.54 raised 49 donations
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3rd Kim Wah Chung £1,965.03 raised 52 donations
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4th Da Lam £1,522.88 raised 12 donations
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5th Ron Yip £1,040.59 raised 32 donations
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6th Iscah Shiu £572.49 raised 17 donations
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