Presented by Oxfam Hong Kong, with Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited serving as the Principal Sponsor, Oxfam Trailwalker (OTW), Hong Kong's largest fundraising hiking event officially kicked off today in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung.

For the 100km route, the champion team, number 8049, completed in 11 hours and 42 minutes today (15 November), with team members Jeffrey Ian Campbell, Ryan Roger Whelan, Alexandre Francis Bern Neyrinck, Lodewijk Vriens.

Jeffrey Ian Campbell, 100km route champion team member said: “I just finished my 4th Oxfam Trailwalker with my team. It’s a hot day up there, all day long we are a bit ahead of our pace charts. We just kept on moving together with all four as a team. Everyone had their low points, but we didn’t slow down. We just kind of kept taking care of each other. I’m so happy with the result.”

For the “40th Anniversary Edition” route, the champion team, number 4048, completed in 5 hours and 46 minutes today (15 November), with team members Tsang Fuk Cheung, Tsang Chun Kit, Chan Ka Keung, Ng Wai Hei.

Tsang Fuk Cheung, “40th Anniversary Edition” route champion team member said: “I am thrilled to have participated in the Oxfam Trailwalker ‘40th Anniversary Edition’ route alongside my teammates. Despite the unexpected weather and challenging trails, the experience was a true reflection of nature, making the entire fundraising event even more memorable.”.

Ms. Kalina Tsang, Director General, Oxfam Hong Kong said, “This year marks the 40th anniversary of Oxfam Trailwalker. Although the weather at the start this morning was not as expected, I was deeply moved by the participants' spirit of perseverance and determination to uphold the Trailwalker's mission. Thanks to the cooperation and support from everyone involved, our participants are reaching the finish line, embodying the theme ‘40 Years, Stronger Together’. For those still on the trail, let’s give our best to complete the event safely. We look forward to seeing you at the finish line!”

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About Oxfam Trailwalker
Oxfam Trailwalker (previously called “Trailwalker”) began in Hong Kong in 1981 as a military training exercise for the elite Queen’s Gurkha Signals Regiment. In 1986, Oxfam Hong Kong was invited to co-organise the event and in the same year the event was open to the public. Along with the retreat of the Gurkhas in 1997, Oxfam Hong Kong took over the event, which has since become Hong Kong's largest fundraising hiking event.

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 starts in Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung, and finishes at Harrow International School Hong Kong in Tuen Mun. Teams of four must complete the 100km MacLehose Trail and other connecting sections within 48 hours. This year also features a shorter, special 40th-anniversary route. The event is generously supported by over 3,000
volunteers and 20 sponsors.

About Oxfam Hong Kong
Oxfam is a global organisation committed to creating a world without poverty through its advocacy, development and humanitarian work.

About Futu Securities
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For the 100km route, the champion team, number 8049, completed in 11 hours and 42 minutes, with team members Jeffrey Ian Campbell, Ryan Roger Whelan, Alexandre Francis Bernand Neyrinck, Lodewijk Vriens.

Kalina Tsang, Director General, Oxfam Hong Kong (Left 2); Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong (Right 1); and Mr. Lo Wai Kit, Creative Director of Futu Securities (Left 1), greeted the champion of the 100km route at the finish point.

For the “40th Anniversary Edition” route, the champion team, number 4048, completed in 5 hours and 46 minutes, with team members Tsang Fuk Cheung, Tsang Chun Kit, Chan Ka Keung, Ng Wai Hei.

Kalina Tsang, Director General, Oxfam Hong Kong (Right 2), Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong (Left 2) and Daniel Tse, Managing Director, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited (Right 1) greeted the champion of the “40th Anniversary Edition” route at the finish point.