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| Walk and win, says this poster for MFMWs charity walk this year |
The Mission for Migrant Workers will hold its annual
charity walk this Sunday, Oct. 13, with the goal of raising $300,000 to fund its
various services to migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
The charity event which is also aimed at promoting
inclusion, understanding and mutual respect between migrant domestic workers and other members of the community, will start with a gathering of participants at 11am at the St
John’s Cathedral on Garden Road, before doing the short walk to the Peak.
All those taking part are enjoined to turn over the funds they raised at the registration table by 10:45am on the event day, so they can participate in the "Top Fundraising Award" which will highlight this year’s event.
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However, donations for the charity walk will
continue to be welcomed until Oct 31.
After the
walk there will be a closing ceremony featuring cultural performances and the
awarding of prizes, to be held from 1pm to 2pm at Li Hall of St John’s
Cathedral.
To attain its target goal fund for this year, walkers are encouraged to look for sponsors, and get as many of their fellow migrant domestic workers to join the charity walk.
Each participant MDW or their sponsor will be asked to donate $50, while non-migrants are enjoined to give at least $200 each.
Last year was the first charity walk to be held by
MFMW since the pandemic struck in 2020.
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| Exercise is good for elderly people with dementia, the participants are told |
Meanwhile, the MFMW successfully completed yet another training session for migrant workers last Sunday, Sept. 22.
About 20 workers took part in the training on caring
for the elderly with dementia, with emphasis on providing for their special
needs in terms of diet, exercise and emotional support.
The training was organized by MFMW in cooperation
with the Hong Kong Sheung Kung Hui Welfare Council.
The Mission which was founded more than 40 years ago, is the longest-serving migrant support organization in Hong Kong. It provides counseling, legal help and support, and even shelter to migrant workers in distress or in need.
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