Fundraising Purpose

We are honored to be one of the selected charitable organizations in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (SCHKM) Marathon Charity Programme 2025, receiving charity quotas for fundraising purposes. The funds raised will be used to support SLCO’s work to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students to receive equal educational opportunities and to reduce their communication barriers. Additionally, we aim to encourage community members to become companions of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, supporting and accompanying each other in practice, running and even daily life, heading towards the common goal of making our community more inclusive and accessible.

We rely on public donations and project funds to support our services, so we definitely need your support!

We cordially invite you to register as a charity runner or donate to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students to receive equal education and to co-create an environment without communication barriers.

Once you become a charity runner, you can…

  • Participate in a 6-session professional running training course led by a professional coach, equipping yourself alongside other deaf and hearing runners
  • (Training sessions will be conducted from November 2024 to February 2025 with simultaneous  interpretation services between Hong Kong Sign Language and Cantonese. Details will be announced later. Runners may decide whether to participate or not.)
  • Receive the official runner’s pack for SCHKM 2025, along with specially designed gifts from SLCO
  • Become companions with deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals, running together and breaking through boundaries
  • Receive our advice and assistance when creating your personal fundraising campaign (if applicable)
  • Receive official donation receipt. Donation of HK$100 or above is eligible for tax deduction purpose

Race Details

Date: February 9, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30 AM, starting together!
Category: 10km Individual Race (Non-challenge group)
Runner Age Requirement: Must be born in or before 2009

Minimum donation/fundraising amount per charity runner:
10km: HK$2,500 (Quota: 56)

Registration Deadline (SLCO): 31 October, 2024 (Thursday)

If you are unable to participate in the event but are interested in donating to support deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals or your friends to participate instead, or to support SLCO’s work related to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, please click here to learn more.

You may donate HK$2,500 or more to participate in our professional running training course and our specially designed gifts, even if you do not need a charity runner quota.

Professional Running Training Courses

Date: Thursdays, 6 sessions in total, and 1 online theory session
2024 Nov：2 Nov (Online theory)、7 Nov、14 Nov、28 Nov
2024 Dec：19 Dec
2025 Jan：9 Jan、23 Jan

Time: 7:30-9:30pm (Online theory session: 10:30am-12:00nn)
Location: Tsing Yi

Language: Cantonese (Hong Kong Sign Language Interpretation service available)

Content:
– Theory (Distance Running Nature, Heart Rate Training, Training Periodization, Training Arrangement)
– 3K Time Trial and Basic Training
– Fartlek Run, Interval Training, Tempo Run
– Distance Running with strategic techniques
– Preparation training for race

Volunteer Coach: Dr. CHAN Kwok-cheung, Anson
– Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The University of Hong Kong (the Institute of Human Performance)
– Author of the book – “起跑吧！寫給女生的跑步入門書 (Let’s Start Running! A Beginner’s Guide to Running for Women)”
– Registered coach in the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates

The registration process for charity runners

Frequently Asked Questions

I have no experience running marathons. Can I still register as a charity runner for SLCO?

Thank you for your support, of course you can! The 10km race is very suitable for first-time participants in the SCHKM, and we offer a professional running training course to gradually train up runners to break through their boundaries. Other charity runners from SLCO will also accompany you along this journey.

Why is the fee for the charity runner quota so high?

The fee for the charity runner quota is different from that of the public category because the Marathon Charity Programme aims to raise funds for charities. In fact, the cost of the charity runner quota does not necessarily have to be borne by the runner alone. We suggest you find supporters such as friends, teachers and family members to sponsor you as a charity runner representing SLCO. If needed, we are more than happy to assist you in setting up your personal fundraising campaign, so you can raise funds through your social media platforms.

If I have already enrolled in the public category successfully, can I still become a charity runner for SLCO?

Thank you for your kind intentions. In this case, you are welcome to continue participating in the race in the public category and make a donation to support SLCO. If you donated HK$2,500 or more, you may also participate in SLCO’s professional running training course and receive our specially designed gifts.

Do charity runners of SLCO need to know Hong Kong Sign Language?

It is not necessary. Whether you know Hong Kong Sign Language or not, you are welcome to register. If you are interested in learning sign language and connecting with individuals with different hearing abilities, this marathon charity program will provide a platform for runners with various hearing abilities to better understand each other and build companionship.

Do I have to attend all 6 running training sessions?

It is not mandatory. Once you have successfully registered as a charity runner or donated HK$2500 or above, you will be entitled to join the professional running training course for free. It is up to you to decide whether to participate in the training or not and how many sessions to attend.

—-Please click here to register—-

Important Notice

  • All donations are non-refundable, even if the charity runner is unable to participate in the SCHKM 2025 for any reason. 
  • Please ensure all information is correct for effective registration and communication purposes, as SLCO assumes no liability for any issues resulting from incorrect or missing information.

Deaf and Hearing, Together We Break Boundaries

Contact information:
Email: info@slco.org.hk
Phone: 2385 2577
WhatsApp: 5504 9132