Event Ambassador James Ng Yip Kwan, Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong Ho Yin, and Elite Trailwalker Joseph Yeung Chi Shing Share Their Experiences Registration Opens on 7 May

Organised by Oxfam, the annual Oxfam Trailwalker — Hong Kong’s largest hiking fundraising event — returns from 28 to 30 November following the celebration of its 40th anniversary last year. Registration will be open from 7 May. Under the theme “Team up. Overcome. Achieve. Together.”, and with the continued support of Futu Securities as Principal Sponsor, this year’s event encourages teams of four to work together to complete 100 kilometres, challenging their endurance, resilience, and teamwork spirit along the MacLehose Trail.

A press conference was held today (29 April) at The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building. Guests included Bernard Chan, Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor; Betty Pun, Director General, Oxfam Hong Kong; Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong; Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, OTW Principal Sponsor; OTW Event Ambassador James Ng; OTW Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong; Celebrity Trailwalker Alvin Ng; Elite Walker Joseph Yeung; Renowned Athlete Lisa Cheng; Renowned Fitness Coach Lawrence Wong; Founder of TTR Trailwalker Teaching Room Charity Foundation KK Chan; Fiona Lam, Manager (Sports Rehabilitation & Fund Raising), Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society; visually impaired runner Ken Chan and his guide dog Ronny; along with Teacher Sze Shing Koi and his student Choi Shui Hei from Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School. Together, they officially launched Oxfam Trailwalker 2025.

Participants Embrace the Spirit of “Team Up and Overcome” and Taking Action to Support Oxfam’s Poverty Alleviation Efforts

Last year’s Oxfam Trailwalker took place in adverse weather, making it the most challenging conditions in recent years; yet, it demonstrated the unyielding perseverance of the Trailwalkers. Speaking at the press conference, Bernard Chan, Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor, highlighted the exceptional meaning behind this year’s theme: “Team up. Overcome. Achieve. Together.” “Every Oxfam Trailwalker event stands as a testament to the power of togetherness. All participants — including Oxfam Trailwalkers, Principal Sponsor Futu Securities, support teams, and volunteers — will united with unwavering belief to support Oxfam’s poverty alleviation efforts through this meaningful event. Funds raised this year will help support Oxfam’s projects worldwide, including those in vulnerable communities affected by extreme weather events. No matter how the weather changes, our spirit of ‘Team up. Overcome. Achieve. Together.’ will continue to guide us forward.”

Futu Securities has long supported Oxfam Trailwalker, with its founder Leaf Li Hua actively leading Futu’s participation since 2014. Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, said: “We debuted as Principal Sponsor last year and set a new record with over 60 teams organised to participate. Last year, Oxfam Trailwalkers demonstrated perseverance, teamwork, and courage — embracing the spirit of ‘Team up. Overcome. Achieve. Together.’ We hope that even more people will participate this year, taking action to support charitable causes and sending a positive message to the community: hold onto your belief and move forward together.”

Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong, said “Oxfam Trailwalker is a fantastic platform for participants to take in the breathtaking scenery of the MacLehose Trail and experience Hong Kong’s unique natural beauty. To further promote this iconic Hong Kong event, we are honoured to have invited local Elite Walker Tsang Chun Kit (Ying Ying) to team up with overseas elites. We hope this will encourage more international participants to join us in exploring Hong Kong’s stunning trails and taking part in this challenging yet meaningful journey.”

Calling for Registration: Support Poverty Alleviation Through Action

Today, Oxfam Hong Kong announced that artist James Ng Yip Kwan will serve as an official Oxfam Trailwalker Event Ambassador. A brand-new promotional video was premiered at the press conference, where James — a three-time Trailwalker participant with a best finishing time of 30 hours and 19 minutes — shared his experiences and challenges.

He was joined by the Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong Ho Yin, returning to Trailwalker after many years, and two-time champion Elite Walker Joseph Yeung Chi Shing, to call on all aspiring Oxfam Trailwalkers to act now: take on the challenge, support poverty alleviation through action, and help vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

Renowned Athlete Lisa Cheng — who plans to participate for the first time with her children in the Oxfam Trailwalker’s Leaders’ Walk — along with representatives from the Fearless Dragon Running Team and Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School, also shared their stories on stage today. Fiona Lam, Manager (Sports Rehabilitation & Fund Raising), Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society and visually impaired runner Ken Chan, explained that since its founding in 2011, the team has consistently fielded inclusive teams in the Oxfam Trailwalker, helping to promote inclusion and strengthen the perseverance of participants with disabilities. They expressed excitement about participating again this year, aiming to overcome the challenges posed by hearing and visual impairments and successfully complete the event. Meanwhile, Sze Shing Koi, Teacher from Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School, shared that he has led students to join Oxfam Trailwalkers for 12 consecutive years. Last year, he guided a team of four special needs students with mild intellectual disabilities and autism to participate in Oxfam Trailwalker before their graduation. Choi Sui Hei, one of the students who completed the 100km route last year, said, “Though the hike was challenging, I’m thrilled to have achieved our goal.”

We are especially grateful to Walter Cheung, a seasoned communications and PR expert, for generously serving as the Communications Advisor for Oxfam Trailwalker 2025 on a pro bono basis, providing invaluable guidance to the event.

Registration for Oxfam Trailwalker 2025 Will be Open from 7 May

• The public is welcome to submit applications on the Oxfam Trailwalker website. The deadline for applications is 6PM on 27 May.
• Successful applicants will join the open group draw on 5 June.
• For more details, please visit the Oxfam Trailwalker website: www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk

Oxfam Trailwalker 2025 Promotion Team (in alphabetical order):

• Brian Ching - Lead Visual Photographer
• Foto Mo - Videographer (Promotional Videos)
• Run Population Consulting Limited - Promotional Strategy Consultant Company
• Sounds Good Creative - Media & Public Relations Consultant Company
• Yello Marketing Sports Agency - Lead Visual Design Agency

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 2025 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.

*The physical Oxfam Trailwalker event was suspended for three years; therefore, 2025 marks its 41st edition.

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 International (Hong Kong) Limited

Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited  ("Futu"）is a licensed company recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission. Futu has sustained high growth momentum since its establishment in 2012, securing its market leadership in Hong Kong by the number of clients, with its trading volume from retail business ranked Top 1 in the market. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Futu is dedicated to leveraging technology to drive innovation, providing a cutting-edge, fintech-powered platform for seamless trading, investment, and wealth management. Through its proprietary platform, Futubull, users have access to real-time market data, insights, community interaction, and investor education. On March 8, 2019, Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) was officially listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

For further information about Futu, please visit the company's official website at https://www.futuhk.com.

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The theme of Oxfam Trailwalker 2025 is “Team up. Overcome. Achieve. Together.” Officiating guests at the press conference included: (from left to right) student Choi Shui Hei from Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School; teacher Sze Shing Koi from Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School; Celebrity Trailwalker Alvin Ng; Founder of TTR Trailwalker Teaching Room Charity Foundation KK Chan; Elite Walker Joseph Yeung; OTW Event Ambassador James Ng; Betty Pun, Director General, Oxfam Hong Kong; Bernard Chan, Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor; Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, OTW Principal Sponsor; Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong; OTW Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong; Renowned Fitness Coach Lawrence Wong; Renowned Athlete Lisa Cheng; Fiona Lam, Manager (Sports Rehabilitation & Fund Raising), Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society; visually impaired runner Ken Chan and his guide dog Ronny.

Bernard Chan, Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor, said that funds raised this year will help support Oxfam’s projects worldwide, including those in vulnerable communities affected by extreme weather events.

Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, OTW Principal Sponsor, said that they hope even more people will participate this year, taking action to support charitable causes and sending a positive message to the community.

Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Oxfam Hong Kong, said that Oxfam Hong Kong is honoured to have invited local Elite Walker Tsang Chun Kit (Ying Ying) to team up with overseas elites and he hopes this will encourage more international participants to join us in exploring Hong Kong’s stunning trails.

Bernard Chan (right), Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor, presented a certificate of appreciation to Oxfam Trailwalker Event Ambassador James Ng Yip Kwan (left).

Elite Walker Joseph Yeung (left) and OTW Event Ambassador James Ng (right) shared their experiences of participating in Oxfam Trailwalker and encouraged everyone to sign up this year.

Oxfam Trailwalker Event Ambassador James Ng (left) and Celebrity Trailwalker Alvin Ng (right) reflected on their experience in last year's Oxfam Trailwalker, recalling that it was only through their teammates' mutual support that they managed to complete the challenge in adverse weather.

Bernard Chan (right), Oxfam Trailwalker Steering Group Convenor, presented a certificate of appreciation to Oxfam Trailwalker Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong (left).

Oxfam Trailwalker Promotion Ambassador Raymond Wong (left), who is returning to Oxfam Trailwalker after many years, hopes to achieve outstanding result in this year alongside with his Renowned Fitness Coach Lawrence Wong (right).

Renowned Athlete Lisa Cheng considers to participate in Oxfam Trailwalker for the first time after hearing the inspiring stories of Oxfam Trailwalkers.

Fiona Lam (left), Manager (Sports Rehabilitation & Fund Raising), Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society and visually impaired runner Ken Chan (right), explained that since its founding in 2011, the team has consistently fielded inclusive teams in the Oxfam Trailwalker, helping to promote inclusion and strengthen the perseverance of participants with disabilities. They expressed excitement about participating again this year, aiming to overcome the challenges posed by hearing and visual impairments and successfully complete the event.

Sze Shing Koi (right), Teacher from Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School, shared that he has led students to join Oxfam Trailwalkers for 12 consecutive years. Last year, he guided a team of four special needs students with mild intellectual disabilities and autism to participate in Oxfam Trailwalker before their graduation. Choi Sui Hei (left), one of the students who completed the 100km route last year, said that though the hike was challenging, he was thrilled to have achieved their goal.