20. 01. 2019    ISSUE 15

CUHK Students Partner Runners with Intellectual Disability at "iRun"

Nine students enrolled in this Centre's "Fitness x Mentorship" Scheme, together with their sports partners (all from Shui Chuen O Supported Hostel, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals), took part in the TWGHs "iRun" - The Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon 2019 on the 13th of this month.  The event, which attracted a total of 4,200 participants, aims to encourage the intellectual disabled to practise sports.  It is also hoped to achieve inclusion of people with different abilities.

The event was held in the morning at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) and Lung Wo Road.  Our students served as pair-up runners to offer support to their partners throughout the marathon.  Two of the pairs joined the "Challenge Group", whereas the other seven were registered under the "iRun Group".  All of them have successfully completed the 3K race within the designated time, and were very happy with the results.  They attributed their success to the 3-month intensive training conducted before the event.  This training did strengthen their bodies and enable them to get well-prepared for the race.

The "Fitness x Mentorship" Scheme not only encourages CUHK students to develop a regular exercise habit, but also enhances their understanding of various members of the community through the forming of friendship.

CUHK Students Partner Runners with Intellectual Disability at “iRun”
CUHK Students Partner Runners with Intellectual Disability at “iRun”
CUHK Students Partner Runners with Intellectual Disability at "iRun"

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Table of Contents

Foreword

4th I·CARE Book Festival: Call for Donation of Second-hand Books

I·CARE Theatre 2019

Workshops of I·CARE Social Enterprise Startup Scheme: Enrolment Invited

A Chance to Get CUHK Calendar by Completing Questionnaire on "Holistic Competencies"

I·CARE Salon (15th Session) - Gene-edited Babies: The Haunting Questions

I·CARE NGO Internship Programme (Mainland & Taiwan): Open for Application

S.I. Leadership Workshop (II): Enrolment Invited

"Fitness x Mentorship" Scheme: Re-run in the Second Term

CUHK Students Partner Runners with Intellectual Disability at "iRun"

I·CARE Community Research Scheme: Full Steam Ahead

Remoulding Camp under I·CARE Achievers Programme: Successfully Concluded

I·CARE Giveaway: Tickets to Forum on "Trade War, Development of the Greater Bay Area, and Hong Kong"

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