BOC Life Hong Kong Harbour Marathon 2022 Successfully Raises Funds for Youth Development Programmes and Promotes Community Positivity

The BOC Life Hong Kong Harbour Marathon 2022, the first-ever virtual harbour marathon in Hong Kong initiated by BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (‘BOC Life’) in partnership with the Social Ventures Hong Kong (‘SVhk’), was successfully held. The donations raised will support nearly 100 teenagers to participate in running programmes organised by the non-profit making organisation RunOurCity Foundation, with an aim to nurture their physical and mental development.

The month-long charity run deepened the bonds of the community and received support from leaders of different sectors and the public, sharing the mission of “Run to Energise Hong Kong”. Between 19 November and 18 December, participants enjoyed the flexibility of completing the 42km run along designated routes across both sides of the Victoria Harbour at their own pace anytime. Through their runs, participants spread positive energy to the community by raising funds for the underprivileged and youth development programmes, while exercising for health and exploring the beauty of the community. On the first day of the event, a group of cross-sector executive runners joined the CEO Run at HarbourChill in Wanchai to kick off this charitable initiative. 

The donations raised will be fully used for supporting teenagers to join training programmes organised by RunOurCity Foundation, with an aim to nurture physical and mental development through cultivating sportsmanship and develop positive thinking. These programmes include Youth.ROC, Youth.ONE, Running Programme for Development of SEN students and BEE Family Coach. 

BOC Life is dedicated to supporting corporate philanthropy projects and building a harmonious, inclusive and sustainable society through cross-sector collaboration.