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新聞稿（即時發佈） 2012年2月17日
海洋公園侏狨寶寶平安誕生
3月4日國際培幼會「培您童行」步行籌款 靜候愛心人士到訪！
國際培幼會「培您童行」步行籌款活動不經不覺已踏入最後報名階段，連日來得到各界人士的支持和回應，協會上下也感到非常振奮，期望能匯集更多愛心，向遠方的小朋友送上實際的支持和援助。今年除了是國際培幼會成立75周年，亦是協辦機構海洋公園35歲生辰的大日子，因此是次步行籌款，對國際培幼會及海洋公園都有着無比意義。
在剛過去的35週年慶祝典禮上，海洋公園主席盛智文博士隆重宣佈園內首隻侏狨寶寶已平安誕生，又歡迎牠加入海洋公園動物保育大使的行列。海洋公園的一對侏狨於去年年中定居於園內的「熱帶雨林天地」，短短數月後隨即帶來新生命。侏狨寶寶誕生對海洋公園來說不單止是一份來得合時的賀禮，更證明侏狨非常適應新居的生活，彰顯海洋公園在動物護理方面的國際級水準。作為香港人的公園，海洋公園不但深得小朋友歡心，亦是無數大朋友充滿美好回憶之地，海洋公園近年更不斷推陳出新，為港人帶來連場驚喜。多年來，海洋公園除了花盡心思構思新的遊戲、景區外，亦致力發展成為一個遊樂、教育及保育並重的主題樂園，海洋公園於去年錄得近700萬入場人次的驕人成績，可見這份努力已獲得廣泛的認同。
為了回饋社會，海洋公園近年積極與不同機構合作，於園內舉行饒富意義的活動，而於2012年3月4日，海洋公園便與國際培幼會攜手舉辦「培您童行」步行籌款，所籌得之善款將投放於培幼會在中國、柬埔寨和非洲肯尼亞的三大項目，全面改善當地兒童的生活質素。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。
海洋公園主席盛智文先生表示：「我們相信海洋公園備受巿民及遊客歡迎的其中一個原因，是因為我們重視本港保育及教育的工作。一直以來，海洋公園帶給市民及遊客無數笑聲及難忘片段；換個角度看，大家的支持，亦成就了一個充滿生氣和活力的海洋公園。我們亦期望這次與國際培幼會合作舉辦『培您童行』步行籌款，能為遠方的孩子帶來改變，為他們的臉上添上滿足的笑容。」
國際培幼會行政總裁詹文利先生分享說：「提到香港的主題樂園，很自然便會聯想到海洋公園；說到能在海洋公園遊玩，很多孩子都充滿期待，樂上半天。若既可於樂園中玩樂，又可幫助有需要的孩子，那更是有着雙重意義。為此，我謹代表國際培幼會，再次衷心感激海洋公園全力支持是次活動。自活動開始接受報名以來，我們聽到公眾對活動的支持及和應，期望3月4日能於活動中見到大家！」
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。
發稿：Plan國際培幼會 代行：一口田有限公司
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如欲查詢詳情或安排專訪，歡迎致電9534 0813與Miss Helena Hui或94509757與Miss Adrienne Wong聯絡。
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For Immediate Release 17th February 2012
Ocean Park welcomes newborn marmoset and invites you to the
Plan International Walk for Children on March 4
The enrolment of the Plan International Walk for Children has entered the final stage, and Plan International Hong Kong is thrilled by the support received from the community and would like to invite all of you to join this joyful event to deliver love to disadvantaged children. 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of Plan International and the 35th anniversary of Ocean Park, thus making the Plan International Walk for Children an especially meaningful day for both organisations.
At the giant party marking Ocean Park’s 35th birthday, Mr Allan Zeman, Chairman of Ocean Park, welcomed a new member to its family of animal ambassadors – a marmoset cub born in December 2011. Not only was the birth a great present for the Park’s anniversary, but it was also a testament to the professional care given by the Park’s animal team, as the marmoset parents were able to reproduce naturally while they were only a mere few months into their residence in the Rainforest attraction since mid-2011.As Hong Kong’s People’s Park, Ocean Park is deeply loved by children and has created happy memories for a countless number of people. In recent years, Ocean Park has brought surprise after surprise to its guests with new facilities and attraction areas. Ocean Park continues to strive towards providing elements of entertainment, education and conservation to its guests, and its effort has been recognised by close to 7 million guests in the calendar year of 2011.
In order to give back to the community, Ocean Park has been cooperating with different organisations in recent years in holding meaningful events in the park. On 4 March 2012, Ocean Park will join hands with Plan International Hong Kong to present the Plan International Walk for Children to raise funds for three significant projects to improve the quality of life of deprived children in China, Cambodia and Kenya. The route begins at the new entry plaza of Ocean Park – the Ocean Square, passes by various attractions of the Park, such as the Grand Aquarium, Aqua City Lagoon, Giant Panda Adventure, Ocean Express, Ocean Park Tower, The Dragon and the Amazing Bird Theatre, and ends with Whiskers Theatre as the destination.
Mr Allan Zeman, Chairman of Ocean Park, said, “We believe that our passion in conservation and education in Hong Kong is one of the reasons for Ocean Park’s success. Ocean Park has been bringing visitors countless laughter and memories. From another point of view, it is visitors’ support that makes Ocean Park a vibrant and dynamic place. We hope that the Plan International Walk for Children held by Plan International Hong Kong and Ocean Park can bring changes to deprived children’s lives and a smile to their faces as well.”
Mr James Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Plan International Hong Kong, said, “When we talk about theme parks in Hong Kong, we naturally think of Ocean Park. It is such a happy thing for children to visit Ocean Park, and the Plan International Walk for Children is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a day out with a meaningful purpose to help children in needs. On behalf of Plan International Hong Kong, I would like to express my deepest thanks to Ocean Park for supporting the event. We are excited to hear that the event has been gaining support from the public and I am so looking forward to see all of you on March 4!”
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
Media enquiries:
Tel: 3583 3100 Fax: 3583 1331 E-mail: plan@seedland.hk
Contact persons: Miss Helena Hui (9534 0813) or Adrienne Wong (9450 9757)
Contact person of Plan International Hong Kong: Ms Wendy Tsui, Director, Marketing & Communications (3405 5316)