國際培幼會「培您童行」慈善步行籌款最後召集　
截止報名日期延至2月20日　凝聚每分愛　照亮孩子心
Enrolment dealine for Plan International Walk for Children at Ocean Park
extended  to 20th February in response to demand

新聞稿（即時發佈）                     　                              　  　2012年2月9日

國際培幼會「培您童行」慈善步行籌款最後召集　
截止報名日期延至2月20日　凝聚每分愛　照亮孩子心

由國際培幼會主辦，海洋公園協辦的大型公開籌款活動「培您童行」步行籌款自開始接受報名以來，得到廣大市民的支持，為了讓更多愛心人士能參與是次活動，大會宣佈把報名截止日期由原定的2012年2月10日延至2月20日，希望各界人士把握機會，以個人或團體名義參與這項富意義的活動，幫助更多於發展中國家有需要的孩子。活動繼得到兩位國際培幼會大使鄭伊健及蘇玉華的熱心支持後，亦邀請國際培幼會「愛．女孩」大使、著名運動員鄭麗莎小姐擔任起步禮的主禮嘉賓，以喚醒更多人對貧困孩子的關注。

「培您童行」步行籌款旨在長遠改善貧困兒童的生活質素，所籌到的善款將能：（1）為中國內地的小學及農村教學中心提供教學、體育及學校基建設施；（2）改善柬埔寨校園及家庭暴力問題；（3）並為非洲肯尼亞提供幼兒保育及教育等計劃。國際培幼會向以提升孩子福祉與權益為宗旨，步行籌款活動亦特意選址海洋公園，務求匯集更多充滿愛心的大小朋友支持是次活動，以愛溫暖這世界。

步行路線將由海洋公園全新正門──海洋廣場出發，途經園內多個景點，包括海洋奇觀、夢幻水都人工湖、大熊貓之旅、海洋列車、海洋摩天塔、瘋狂過山車，以及雀鳥劇場等，並以威威劇場為終點站。活動設有個人及團隊最高籌款額獎各三名，另設三名最優秀造型獎，歡迎團隊自行設計以「海洋」或「兒童」為主題的服飾，為當日活動加添歡樂元素。

國際培幼會「愛．女孩」大使、著名運動員鄭麗莎小姐說：「自從成為了國際培幼會『愛．女孩』大使後，我能清楚了解到協會的工作，亦覺得非常有意義。很榮幸能再次獲邀出席他們的活動，擔任『培您童行』步行籌款的主禮嘉賓，希望更多朋友能身體力行，支持他們的工作。」

國際培幼會行政總裁詹文利先生表示：「過去一個多月以來，對於首辦的步行籌款在報名階段得到各界人士的支持和回應，我們感到非常高興。我們亦相信，香港仍有更多愛心人士，秉持着行善不分國界的信念，願意向世界不同角落的孩子伸出援手。在此謹代表國際培幼會感謝大家的支持，亦期望更多朋友能把握最後機會報名參與是次活動，於3月4日為貧困的小朋友出一分力！」

關於Plan國際培幼會「培您童行」步行籌款
2012年將會是Plan國際培幼會成立的75周年紀念，為了集結社會力量支持協會於中國、柬埔寨及非洲肯尼亞的項目，國際培幼會特別於香港舉辦「培您童行」步行籌款。3歲至11歲兒童之最低籌款額為$350、12歲或以上青少年及成人之最低籌款額為$450；6至8人組別之最低籌款額為$3500，歡迎廣大市民踴躍參加。活動設有個人及組別最高籌款額獎各三名，另設三名最優秀造型獎，歡迎團隊自行設計以「海洋」或「兒童」為主題的服飾，於活動當日穿上競逐獎項。有興趣的愛心人士，歡迎登入國際培幼會網站www.plan.org.hk下載並填妥報名表格，連同提交最低籌款額及贊助金額之收據或支票，寄回活動籌辦單位：黃竹坑道65號志昌行中心25樓B室一口田有限公司收。查詢熱線：3583 3100；電郵：plan@seedland.hk。

關於Plan國際培幼會
國際培幼會於1937年成立，是全球其中一個規模最大的國際兒童慈善機構。協會總部設於英國，為世界各地超過一百五十萬名有需要的兒童及其家庭提供援助，並為約九百萬名居於協會工作地區的人士提供各方面的支援服務。協會於五十個發展中國家進行兒童發展計劃，服務遍及非洲、亞洲及美洲，並在全球二十個國家地區設立捐助辦事處。計劃主要集中在兒童的教育、健康、生活環境、生計及建立關係方面，希望能長遠地改善孩子們的生活質素。

關於海洋公園
海洋公園是香港本土獨特的主題公園，持續營造家庭歡樂和美好回憶。自1977年1月作為非營利機構開業以來，海洋公園經多年發展，現已成為世界級觀光景點，緊密連結大自然和旅客，並以動物保育、研究及積極建立社區關係著名。海洋公園開業至今已有超過一億五百萬名旅客觀光，老少咸宜，一直致力提供具有教育和保育性質的綜合娛樂體驗。海洋公園入場門票及商品店指定精品之部份收益持續撥捐給香港海洋公園保育基金以支持動物保育工作。

海洋公園──回饋社群
身為香港人的公園，海洋公園設立了多項優惠回饋社群，令更多香港人可前來遊玩，措施包括：1）為於生日當天入場及65歲或以上的香港市民、持「殘疾人士登記證」的人士提供免費入場，以及2）為領取綜援的家庭成員，及社會福利署下的轄下會員團體提供優惠門票。此外，海洋公園亦會向慈善機構捐贈物資，並提供特別優惠予學校團體，以及推行各類關懷社區的活動。於2010-2011年財政年度，海洋公園共實行13項社群措施，總值共港幣1億1千萬元，令超過45萬人受惠。

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For Immediate Release                　                           　　9th  February, 2012.

Enrolment dealine for Plan International Walk for Children at Ocean Park
extended  to 20th February in response to demand

Plan International “Walk for Children”, co-organised with Ocean Park, has received generous support from the public since the event was announced in December 2012. Responding to demand, Plan has announced that the application deadline of 10th February 2012 has been extended to 20th February 2012. Plan hopes this will allow more people from all walks of life the opportunity of joining the event whether individually or in groups, in support of disadvantaged children. Apart from the support from Plan Ambassadors Ekin Cheng and Louisa So, Plan is glad to announce that Ms Lisa Cheng, Plan “Because I am a Girl” Ambassador and renowned athlete, will be the officiating guest of the event’s kick-off ceremony.

The Plan International Walk for Children aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children by raising funds to: (1) create child-friendly learning and living environments for primary schools and village teaching centres in China; funds will be used to provide teaching, sports education, and building infrastructure; (2) develop solutions for the problem of domestic violence at school and at home in Cambodia; and (3) provide early childhood care and development programmes for pre-school children in Kenya of Africa.  Hong Kong’s iconic  Ocean Park has been chosen as the venue for the Walk, affording participants a chance also to enjoy its attractions more fully following completion of the event.

The route begins at the new entry plaza of Ocean Park – the Ocean Square, passing various attractions of the Park, such as Grand Aquarium, Aqua City Lagoon, Giant Panda Adventure, Ocean Express, Ocean Park Tower, The Dragon and the Amazing Bird Theatre, with Whiskers Theatre being the destination. There will be awards for the overall top three teams and top three participants who raise the most money in The Plan International Walk. There will also be Best Dressed Awards for the top three outstanding teams. Participants are welcome to design their outfits with “ocean” or “kids” related themes on the day of the event. The event is now open for enrolment till 20th February. Please visit the website of Plan International Hong Kong (www.plan.org.hk) for more details.

Ms Lisa Cheng, Plan “Because I am a Girl” Ambassador and renowned athlete, shared: “I know much more about Plan’s meaningful works since I have taken up the role as Plan ‘Because I am a Girl’ Ambassador, and I am honoured to be invited as the officiating guest of Plan Walk for Children. I hope that more people can join hand with us and light up the lives of underprivileged children.’”

Mr James Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Plan International Hong Kong, said: “We are very pleased that our first-ever fundraising Walk has received encouraging response from individuals of various circles during this application stage. This is yet more proof, if needed, that our city is not short of caring persons, individuals and companiy staff, who are willing to give a helping hand to children in all corners of the world. On behalf of Plan, I hereby thank everyone concerned for their support and hope that more people will follow suit, taking the extended application date to join the fundraising Walk and make an effort on 4th March to support children in less fortunate circumstances!”

About Plan International Walk for Children
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Plan International and to gain support for projects in China, Cambodia and Kenya in Africa, The Plan International Walk for Children will be held in Hong Kong.  The minimum donation for participants will be HK$350 for age 3-11; HK$450 for age 12 or above; and HK$3,500 for 6-8 persons team. All people are welcome to participate. There will be awards for the overall top three teams and top three participants who raise the most money.  Participants are welcome to design their outfits with "ocean" or "kids" related themes on the day of the event. The top three outstanding teams will be awarded Best Dressed Awards. Please visit the website of Plan International Hong Kong (www.plan.org.hk) for application. Please submit the completed application form with the minimum donation and sponsorship funds by cheque. For participants who submit the donation by bank transfer, please fax, email or mail the bank-in slip together with the form to the event organiser at the address below: Seedland International Limited, Unit B, 25th Floor, Gee Chang Hong Centre, 65 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong. Enquiries: 3583 3100; Email: plan@seedland.hk.

About Plan International
Established in 1937, Plan International is one of the world’s leading development organisations, specifically focused on children. Headquartered in the UK, Plan supports more than 1.5 million children and their families and indirectly supports a further 9 million people who live in communities that are working with Plan. Plan works in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, supported by fundraising offices in 21 countries. The organisation’s programmes concentrate on making real, positive and lasting improvements to quality of life in the areas of education, health, environment and livelihood, and on helping children to realise their full potential in societies that respect their rights and dignity.

About Ocean Park
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s unique home grown theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organisation, Ocean Park has developed itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature, and recognised for its animal husbandry, research and relationship with the community. Over 105 million people have visited Hong Kong's premier park since its inception, and Ocean Park has remained committed to offering adults and children experiences that blend entertainment with education and conservation. Part of the proceeds from Ocean Park admission tickets and some retail items will go to Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong to support its wildlife conservation projects.

Ocean Park – Giving Back to the Community
As Hong Kong’s People’s Park, Ocean Park has launched different community initiatives to enable Hong Kong people from all walks of life to enjoy the Park’s offerings. These initiatives include 1) concessionary admission for Hong Kong residents on their birthdays, Hong Kong residents aged 65 years and above, and holders of Registration Card for People with Disabilities; and 2) sponsored admission to individuals and members of families receiving assistance from the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme (CSSA), and Social Welfare Department member organisations. The Park also gives donation-in-kind to charitable organisations, offers special rates for school tours, and spearheads many other community caring projects. During the fiscal year of 2010-2011, Ocean Park maintained a total of 13 social care programmes, with over 450,000 beneficiaries and an aggregate value to the community equivalent to HK$110 million.

Released by: Seedland International Limited
On behalf of Plan International Hong Kong

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