Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK) supported the Green Power Hike for the ninth consecutive year. By taking part in the hiking through the Hong Kong Trail, participants helped to raise funds for the Environmental Education Programmes of Green Power, which aims at cultivating next generations to learn to appreciate and cherish the nature.
The annual charitable hiking was held on January 30, 2016. 5 teams of CHK staff participate in the 10km and 25km competitions. ‘Canon - 佳能輕鬆跑’ was attained the 2nd Runner-up among 50 teams in the 10km category of the Corporation / Organization Cup, by finishing the hike in 1 hour and 11 seconds. And these results not only marked a memorable day for the CHK participants, but also paved a greener way for future generations.
The Green Power Hike is one of the largest charitable hiking in Hong Kong. In the past 23 years, more than 50,000 participants have walked and raised approximately HK$78 million in donations.
Founded in 1988, Green Power is a charitable institution which shows concern for local environmental issue, with environmental education as their first priority. Green Power believes education is the ultimate means to transform people's thoughts and behaviors. |