Historical background of the Sedan Chair Charities Fund

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is proud to be the co-sponsor in the 2010 ‘Sedan Chair Race' Event. As a caring organization, we share the same vision with Sedan Chair Charities Fund and have supported a number of meaningful community activities.

To further encourage community's participation and support to the Fund and the Event, HKIA launches a series of activities and exhibitions from September to mid November, with the passionate support of our airport retailers. They have generously provided recycled materials for the set up, assisted the fund raising at retail level and sponsored the prizes to winners of the drawing and design activities.

 

In the Beginning

Early 1970's - The Matilda & War Memorial Hospital faced a dilemma to expand and modernise the hospital or close it down.

Sister Joyce Smith came up with the idea of organising a novelty race, as a means to showcase the location and facilities of the Matilda International Hospital. From this the Sedan Chair Charity Fund (SCCF) was established.

Mission

To raise money for needy charities in Hong Kong through the annual November Sedan Chair Race and Bazaar.

All raised fund goes to charitable organisations that do not receive assistance from the Hong Kong Community Chest, Hong Kong Jockey Club or the Government - none go to the Matilda International Hospital.

About the Sedan Chair Race

When? Every November
Where?  Mt. Kellett Road, Hong Kong Island
What?   Teams carry sedan chairs and race around the Peak on a choice of one of the two routes (3.2km for course A and 2.1km for course B), starting from the Matilda International Hospital.
Who?   Teams consist of a maximum of eight people and a passenger who must remain in the chair throughout the race. Ladies teams and school teams do not require a passenger but must have a weight of at least 10kg firmly attached to the chair. One official cheerleader is optional but he or she cannot touch the chair at any time during the race.
Prizes? The fastest teams, the most creative teams for best dress, most entertaining and the team that best captures the spirit of the Event.