“The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2010” was held at the Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza on the 16th May, 2010. It was the 21st time for Special Olympics Hong Kong to launch this programme. Over 2300 participants joined this meaningful event and our donation has hit a new record reaching 2.1 million, which is the highest ever in 21 years. The donation fund will be used to support athletes taking part in the “Special Olympics East Asia Games” held in different regions, especially the The 5th Special Olympics Games of the People’s Republic of China held in Fuzhou the coming September.
It was our honor to have Mr. Ambrose Lee, GBS, IDSM, JP Secretary for Security to officiate at the Opening Ceremony. He was accompanied by our officiating party consists of the seven disciplinary forces - Correctional Services Department (CSD), Customs & Excise Department (C&E), Fire Services Department (FSD), Government Flying Service (GFS), Hong Kong Police (HKP), Immigration Department (ID), Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as well as representative from Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The admirable performance of Cape Collinson Marching Band highlighted the climax of the Opening Ceremony, which greatly impressed the audience. Over 2000 runners started running from Shatin Town Hall Plaza at 11:30 a.m. passing through Lek Yuen Bridge, Tai Chung Kiu Road, Regal Riverside Hotel and Banyan Bridge and returned back to the finish point at Shatin Town Hall Plaza. Few runners finished the 3.5 km route in half an hour. Many runners also participated this fundraising campaign with their children, creating a warm and fragrant scene.
