SHKP Quarterly

Successful close to fifth SHKP Vertical Run for Charity – Race to Hong Kong ICC 第五屆“新地公益垂直跑－勇闖香港 ICC ”圓滿結束 A record field turned out for the Group’s most recent SHKP Vertical Run for Charity – Race to Hong Kong ICC, showing the rising popularity of vertical running and wide enthusiasm for the idea of sport for charity. More than 1,700 runners from 34 countries and regions in the fifth Race to Hong Kong ICC set a new high, with about 90% from Hong Kong. Runners ranged in age from 10 to 69 and men outnumbered women seven to three. Some participants had visual or hearing impairments or amputation. The race was also the grand finale of 2016 Vertical World Circuit. Race to Hong Kong ICC had four categories, namely Elite, Individual, Team Relay and Fun Climb to suit runners of different abilities. The elite race attracted 24 world-class runners competing for the international championship, with the top men and women taking on the 2,120 steps to the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck to finish in just over 10 minutes. Competition in the other categories was also keen. More than 900 runners took part in the individual race for the men’s and women’s titles. The two winners will get sponsorship for the 2017 Vertical World Circuit to gain international experience and promote sport for charity. Secondary and tertiary student relays were added to the corporate and open relays this year, drawing almost 200 students for the first time. Fun Climb B welcomed youngsters paired with adults to join the action. Former HKSAR Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam (fourth right), Event Organizing Committee Co-chairman Edward Cheung (second left), The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Chairperson Bernard Chan (second right), The Community Chest Campaign Committee Chairman Simon Kwok (third left) with the Group’s Deputy Managing Directors Mike Wong (fourth left) and Victor Lui (third right) and Executive Directors Adam Kwok (first right) and Christopher Kwok (first left) at the race opening 時任香港特別行政區政務司司長林鄭月娥（右四）、活動籌委會聯席主席張永銳（左二）、香港社會服務聯會主席陳智思（右二）、香港公益金籌募委員會主席郭少明（左三）， 以及集團副董事總經理黃植榮（左四）及雷霆（右三）以及執行董事郭基煇（右一）及郭基泓（左一）為活動揭開序幕 Team Relay has secondary and tertiary student teams to promote sports among young people 隊際接力賽設有中學組及大專組，鼓勵學生多做運動 企業社會責任 - 健康及可持續生活 Vol 83 • Q1 2017 • SHKP Quarterly 24