Smart Cycling Charity Event Takes Off at Hong Kong Airport to Celebrate Handover Anniversary
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Summary
The Ride-To-Shine Hong Kong smart cycling charity event officially launched at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday, bringing together aviation industry workers and disciplinary forces to cycle toward a goal of 1.2 million kilometers. The initiative, organized by the Hong Kong Shine Tak Foundation in partnership with Sun Life, marks the upcoming 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland with an ambitious distance target equivalent to circling the globe 30 times. The campaign has already surpassed the 600,000-kilometer milestone during the Airport Community event.
Key Points
- The opening ceremony was officiated by Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming, who also serves as Chairman of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Board
- The Airport Community event at Salisbury Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui on August 13 gathered 18 Airport Friends organizations and over 200 representatives from civil aviation, airport authority, security companies, airlines, and four disciplinary forces
- Motivational ambassadors included Asian Cycling King Wong Kam-po, former Hong Kong cycling team athlete Qiu Duoming, and artist Wang Jiahui
- The event broke through the 600,000-kilometer milestone, with participating units contributing over 3,069.8 kilometers within one hour
- The Fire Services Department Airport Division won the 30-kilometer sprint race while the Police Force Airport District claimed the 170-kilometer endurance race, with the overall championship going to the Police Force with 217.5 kilometers
Why It Matters
The initiative demonstrates how innovative technology can be seamlessly integrated into community activities to promote healthier lifestyles while uniting society for a meaningful cause. The campaign will expand to the He... (河套園區) on August 18 and continue visiting all 18 districts across Hong Kong as well as Greater Bay Area cities including Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan, showcasing Hong Kong's united and forward-looking spirit on the international stage .
The initiative demonstrates how innovative technology can be seamlessly integrated into community activities to promote healthier lifestyles while uniting society for a meaningful cause. The campaign will expand to the He... (河套園區) on August 18 and continue visiting all 18 districts across Hong Kong as well as Greater Bay Area cities including Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan, showcasing Hong Kong's united and forward-looking spirit on the international stage .