Organized by TWGHs with generous support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the 6th TWGHs “iRun” Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon was successfully held on 31 January 2016 at the Central Section and Lung Wo Road of the Central and Western District Promenade. We were honoured to have the Hon. Mrs. LAM CHENG Yuet Ngor, Carrie, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration, Ms. Maisy HO, the Chairman, and Dr. Eric LI, GBS, OBE, JP from the Board of Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, to be our officiating guests at the Opening Ceremony.

With the aim of promoting social inclusion and a healthy lifestyle among those with intellectual disabilities, “iRun” has become a signature event in the rehabilitation service sector. This year, the Event attracted a record 3,500 participants, including participants from Macau, Taiwan and Guangdong Province. The Event also received support from 8 corporations which sent staff to participate in the 3K Corporate Tournament, including the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Citigroup Inc., Belle International Holdings Limited, Hyatt Regency Sha Tin, MTR, Ocean Park, Hopewell Holdings Limited and Towngas.

To celebrate the 145th anniversary of TWGHs and further enhance awareness of social inclusion, 145 pairs of able and intellectually disabled persons were invited to participate in the Guinness World Record Attempt – “HUG for Inclusion” Longest Hug Relay by simply “hugging” each other. With the avid support and cheerful participation of the participants, the attempt was successfully accomplished and recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “Longest Hug Relay” in the world.