Published: 12:53, February 17, 2025
BOCHK backs Community Chest's Walk for Millions
By Wang Zhan
Michael Wong, deputy financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (eighth from left), Wang Huabin, deputy chief executive of BOCHK (eighth from right), Liu Chao, general manager of Global Corporate Banking Department of BOCHK (second from right), and Simon Kwok, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Community Chest (seventh from left) officiated at the opening ceremony of the Walk for Millions. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

The New Territories Walk for Millions, organized by the Community Chest of Hong Kong and fully supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”), was successfully held Sunday.

The event drew over 70 walking teams from various businesses and organizations, alongside more than 6,000 individual participants. Among them were nearly 650 BOCHK employees and their families. All proceeds from the event, with no administrative expenses deducted, will be donated to support 24 member agencies in providing family and child welfare services.

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Wang Huabin, deputy chief executive of BOCHK, Liu Chao, general manager of Global Corporate Banking Department of BOCHK and Phoebe Tse, general manager of Commercial Banking Department of BOCHK led the BOCHK team of nearly 650 staff to join the event. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
The BOCHK walking team is composed of employees and their families, bringing the elderly and children together to support the Community Chest’s New Territories Walk for Millions. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

Michael Wong, deputy financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Wang Huabin, deputy chief executive of BOCHK, and Simon Kwok, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Community Chest officially kicked off the event.

This year’s Walk for Millions introduced a fresh format, featuring a 1.5-kilometer Community Track for participants. Attendees enjoyed fun fair game booths, while VIP teams had the opportunity to try out new sports activities, adding an exciting twist to the annual event.