The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) turns 50 in 2013. To commemorate this significant anniversary, the University held the 'CUHK 50th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony‧Walkathon and Carnival' on 27 January, initiating an exciting assortment of programmes spanning the whole year.
The kick-off ceremony was followed by the walkathon that took place at Lingnan Stadium on Chung Chi campus, with the aim of raising funds for the I‧CARE progarmme. It was the first university-wide celebration activity of CUHK's 50th anniversary and has received full support from the CUHK Convocation. There were over thirty teams with about 3,000 walkers from colleges, faculties, alumni, sponsors and friends of CUHK participating in the event. Starting from the Lingnan Stadium, walkers could choose between a 3 km (approximately 1 hour) route and a 6.5 km (approximately 2.5 hour) route. Those who took the short route reached the main campus and returned, while the others who walked round the campus enjoyed scenic views of Tolo Harbour and Pat Sin Leng on the way to the finish line. They competed for awards to encourage the greatest number of participants and the best fundraiser. The awards will be announced in March. Close to HK$2.5 million has been raised during this event.
For more information about CUHK 50th Anniversary Walkathon, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/oia/walkathon.
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