"I want a jump rope!"
"I want a basketball!"
"Can we have a ping-pong table?"
Do you know that these everyday items for urban children are actually luxuries for kids in rural primary schools across central and western China.
In 2014, the China Youth Development Foundation's "Challenge 8 Hours" charity hiking and trail running event will set off again to support the construction of "Project Hope Happy Sports Fields" in rural primary schools in central and western China.
You can hike with us, or you can join our volunteer team No matter your profession or gender, as long as you're between 16 and 60 years old, in good health, and passionate about public welfare, we sincerely invite you to take part in this outdoor charity event
I. Volunteer Service Time
June 21, 2014
II. Volunteer Service Location
Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
III. How to Participate
1. Register as a volunteer team, with 5–15 members per team
2. Visit the official event website at http://hiking.cydf.org.cn to register your volunteer team. Click "Volunteer Application" under "Volunteer Service" to complete and submit the required information
3. Phone registration: Call 010-64790533/64790892
4. Registration deadline: June 1, 2014. Confirmation calls from the event organizers will be made before June 5.
IV. What You Can Gain
1. A volunteer certificate issued by the China Youth Development Foundation
2. Pre-event group training, as well as free transportation to and from the designated location on the day of the event, work meals, uniform clothing, and personal accident insurance
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation
Appendix: Brief Introduction to the 2014 "Challenge 8-Hour" Charity Hiking & Trail Running Event
The "Challenge 8 Hours" charity hiking and trail running event is a fundraising walk organized by the China Youth Development Foundation. Combining outdoor hiking with public welfare, the project encourages the public to challenge their physical limits while raising funds for charitable causes. The determination and perseverance demonstrated during the event aim to inspire others to support and participate in public welfare efforts. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward building "Project Hope Happy Sports Fields" in rural primary schools in remote areas, helping to improve sports facilities in these schools.