The Saigon Children’s Charity (SCC) raised a gross fund of US$41,500 from the 2012 Saigon Cyclo Challenge race held today at the Crescent in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7.
Staff of HSBC celebrate their championship title at the Saigon Cyclo Challenge 2012 held on Mar. 10, 2012 in District 7. Photo: Minh Phat
It is a greater success as the organizer had estimated to collect around $35,300. After deducting costs of organization, over 90 percent of the remaining funds will go directly to the educational initiatives of Saigon Children's Charity to support disadvantaged children in the southern provinces of Vietnam.
The team from HSBC crowned the championship title today in a thrilling relay cyclo race which is found nowhere else in the world. Caravelle Hotel came in second while TNK Vietnam finished at the third place.
Despite of the difference in the time to finish, they share a common target -- giving help to needy people.
Beyond the ‘racing spirit’, the event offered a chance for corporate staff to lend their hands to underprivileged children and also for team building.
The event drew the participation of 10 teams including Baker&McKenzie, Crown, Giant, Hoang Long Hoan Vu, Megastar Cineplex, Schenker, HSBC, Caravelle Hotel, TNK Vietnam, and the SCC All-stars.
Founded in 1992 as a UK registered charity working exclusively in Vietnam, SCC builds schools and provides scholarships to children. SCC also works with the children to adapt support to their changing needs, including offering vocational training or university scholarships when these become important.
To donate to SCC, please visit www.saigonchildren.com, or call us on (84 8) 3930 3502.
Followings are some enjoyable images of the cyclo race, taken by Minh Phat on Saturday morning on March 10, 2012:
Members of the HSBC team open a wine bottle to celebrate their championship title
Caravelle Hotel team gets silver medal
And the third prize is for TNK Vietnam. The gentlemen have a special favor -- shaking hands and bowing for medals with a brilliant woman from SCC
Riding with two instead of three wheels to reduce friction, this HSBC skillful racer is heading towards the destination line...
... Amid cheerful support from fans
HSBC supporters cheer their racers during the 2012 Saigon Cyclo Challenge
And another nice supporter of HSBC team
Two racers of Caravelle Hotel are under 'health care' by their colleagues
A star of the SCC All-Star team
Racing for the benefits of children
Men and women are equal
She looks steady on the cyclo. It seems as simple as riding a bike to work
With the chain derailing, the cyclo becomes a handcart, being pushed to the destination line amid big bravo from fans
Reading under the sunlight during the break of the race
He is the most prominent and loudest man of the race. Speaker Justin Murta
He entertains fans and racers with break-dancing during the break
A professional
A supporter of TNK Vietnam team plays with his horn
Riding a cyclo is different from riding a car
It's sure that he has never been granted a cyclo driving license
By Minh Phat
Source: Tuoi Tre
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