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The 5th Community Chest Wheelock Swim for Millions – Fun In The Water!
2017-07-11
The Community Chest Wheelock Swim for Millions has grown in popularity since it was first launched in 2013, with more swimming enthusiasts showing interest in pursuing their favourite sport while making a donation to charity at the same time.
Thanks to the title sponsor Wheelock and Company Limited for their support for five consecutive years, and major sponsors Citi, Kidea and Lan Kwai Fong Group, the 2017 Swim for Millions will be held on Sunday 24 September at the Repulse Bay Beach from 9am to 1pm, led by the Event Organising Committee Chairman Mr Douglas C K Woo, JP, Co-Chairmen Mr Stephen Fung, Mr Weber Lo, Mr Victor Pang, Mr Stanley Sun and Mr Jonathan Zeman. Event details are:
*'Swim for Fun'
It’s not a competition! Just enjoy your 100m swim with family and friends, bring your swimming rings for extra fun! For safety consideration, children under 12 are to be accompanied by their parent / guardian – a minimum donation of HK$450 per entry applies to the accompany persons.
Swim for Challenge
Race categories
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Format
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Minimum donation amount
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*Golden Kilometre
Race
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Each participant has to swim two laps of 500m each, with a run on the beach in between
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HK$450 per entry
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Family Relay Race
(A team of 2 family members)
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1st leg: 200m
2nd leg: 400m
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HK$2,500 per team
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Relay Races
(A team of 4 members)
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i) 4 x 400m
– Corporate, Disciplined Force,
Secondary School and University ii) 4 x 200m
– Corporate and Primary School
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Corporate: HK$35,000 per team
Disciplined Force: HK$35,000 per team
School: HK$20,000 per team
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Leaders’ Lap
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Each participant to swim 200m
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HK$25,000 per person
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* 'Swim for Fun' and 'Golden Kilometre Race' can only be registered online. Enrolment is on a first-come-first-served basis due to limited quotas. Visit app.commchest.org/swimformillions for details and sign up!
Cheering teams are also welcome. Besides supporting their families and friends, they can also play at the game booths and build sand castles on the day. All donations raised will go to enhance "Youth Services" supported by The Community Chest.
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"The Community Chest Wheelock Swim for Millions 2017" to be held on 24 September, welcomes all to participate.