With the outbreak of SARS in the communities, we launched the “Active 123” Community Health Promotion Programme that summer for elite athletes to go into the communities and promote healthy lifestyles to the citizens.
We have established the ” Elite Athlete Charitable Trust” with the limited funds raised over the years to expand our support for elite athletes and our contribution to society.
On the fifth anniversary, Friends of HKSI published its first book on Hong Kong athletes: Meeting at the Podium: Daughters of Hong Kong’s Sports. We are grateful for the sponsorship of Andy Lau Charity Foundation, the edition of Mr. Wong Yat Ming and the inscription of Nobel Laureate Professor Tsui Chee.
The success of an elite athlete relies not only on the athlete’s determination, fighting spirit and perseverance, but also on an ideal environment, which should be like a cradle full of care and love where children can grow healthily. To show our appreciation to those who have taken care of us and cared for us, we established the “Golden Cradle Award” in 1999.
Hong Kong’s first 12-hour long-distance relay run programme “Run With Your Heart” officially started in 1998! A total of eleven competitions have been launched so far, with a total of 18,784 participants, raising over HK$9.1 million of donations and endless friendship and love.
