Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK) continues its support for the 6th year to Walk Up Jardine House 2015, the annual charity stair run competition with participants running up the 49 floors, covering 947 steps to reach the Penthouse of Jardine House. Organized by Jardine Ambassadors, the event aims to increase the community awareness of mental health and raise fund to support charity programs arranged by MINDSET.
The event has been held for 30 years since 1985. On 19th April, over 500 participants formed teams to accept the challenge. The CHK Relay Team, comprised of 5 staff members (4 males & 1 female), participated in the Mixed Team Relay of Business Associates Category. With an impressive time of 3 minutes 56 seconds, they successfully completed the challenge and won the Championship again.
Not only participated in the game, CHK also extended its support to the onsite photo printing service, participants were delighted to receive the printed photos with their best memories during the event.
About MINDSET
Established in 2002, MINDSET is the Jardine Matheson Group's in-house registered charity. The proceeds went from the event will be used to promote mental health in the community with the aim on reducing the stigma associated with people suffering from mental illness. |
