Fundraising Objective
Although our School is part of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, we do not receive funding from the government. Our funding relies on the support from Chung Chi College, supporting denominations, and donations from individuals. The "Chung Chi Theological Education Fund" was established in 2019 with the aim of alleviating the financial pressure on the school in terms of faculty expenses. It is used to support the hiring of new teachers and ensure the smooth continuation of the faculty team during the peak retirement period. We are grateful for the support from all parties. Last year, the walkathon raised over HK$1.2 million for the fund, and it is projected that we will still need a total of HK$ 5.8 million over the next three years to support the expenses of new teachers.
Additionally, the Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) had planned to construct a new building. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and internal conflicts, the construction and fundraising efforts were halted, resulting in increased construction costs. Last year, our School allocated HK$480,000 from the proceeds of the fundraising walkathon to support this project. The construction of the 90th anniversary building is now nearing completion, but they still need to raise funds for the final stages, including interior decoration and furniture procurement.
The funds raised from this walkathon will allocate 85% to the "Chung Chi Theological Education Fund" and 15% will be donated to the "Construction of the Myanmar Institute of Theology 90th Anniversary Building".
About Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) About MIT Building Construction Project
Fundraising Target of this Year
HK$1 million
Fundraising Means
This year's fundraising events include the Walkathon cum Carnival, "Cleaning for God", and "Painting for God". We sincerely invite you to participate in these activities.
Activity 1: Fundraising Walkathon cum Carnival
10 March 2024 (Sunday)
Gather time: 3:00pm
Gather venue: Divinity School Chapel, Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Rundown
2:30–3:00pm Gather, register, and submit forms at Divinity School Chapel
3:00–3:30pm Thanksgiving cum kick-off ceremony and group photo-taking at Divinity School Chapel
3:30–4:00pm Walkathon Route (slightly adjustment may be made)
4:00–6:15pm Carnival and basketball match at Theology Building and Basketball Court
6:30–8:30pm Big Bowl Feast Dinner at the Lodge of the Theology Building - Registration is required (Deadline: 28 Feb or once quota is exhausted) Registration for the Big Bowl Feast Dinner
Activity 2: ”Cleaning for God”
Prior to the Walkathon, we will carry out the "Cleaning for God" activity, where we will focus and carefully remove the rust from the statue of Jesus washing the disciple Peter's feet. You are welcome to return to the campus and join us in cleaning the statue.
Date: 17 February 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00am–12:20nn (4 sessions, each lasting 50 minutes)
Location: Front of the statue of Jesus washing the disciple Peter's feet at Theology Building, Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Activity 3: “Painting for God”
This activity encourages us to pause, allowing our minds and bodies to calm down and experience the power of brush strokes and the joy brought by colors. Participants will collaborate to create an artwork that will be exhibited in the Theology Building to support the fundraising efforts.
Date: Planned for late February to early March (details will be announced later)
For Activity 2, "Cleaning for God" and Activity 3, "Painting for God", please register online by 15 February to facilitate arrangements. If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to support these activities through donations.
How to Join?
- Please invite sponsors to support you in Walkathon and/or Fundraising Activity/ies (Download Sponsor Form)
- Regardless of whether you choose to participate in Walkathon or Fundraising Activity/ies, fundraising takes the individual as a unit. Participants must complete the Sponsor Form and submit it by mail or visit the School's general office on or before 8 March, or submit the form and payment on Walkathon Day.
Payment Method
Please collect the donations from your sponsors and submit the donations together with the Sponsor Form to the Divinity School by ONE of the following methods:
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Cheque: |
Please make cheques payable to "The Trustees of Chung Chi College" and write "2024 Walkathon" on the back of the cheque, then post the cheque with the sponsorship form to the Divinity School of Chung Chi College. |
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Bank or Automated Teller Machine (ATM): |
Please transfer all your donations in one batch to the bank account of The Trustees of Chung Chi College (Hang Seng Bank, Account number: 283-174001-001) then post the original copy of your bank slip together with the sponsor form to the Divinity School of Chung Chi College. (Please avoid transferring several times for the convenience of accounting.) |
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Oversea participant: |
If you cannot submit the donations through cash, cheques, or online bank transfer, please email events@theology.cuhk.edu.hk to contact us for the submission arrangement. |
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Mailing address: |
c/o: Walkathon 2023, Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong |
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Online Bank Transfer: |
Please collect all donations and transfer them to the bank account of The Trustees of Chung Chi College in one batch (Hang Seng Bank, Account number: 283-174001-001) then email the transfer record (by saving the file in PDF or screenshot of the completed page, which clearly shows the bank account number, amount, date and time) to events@theology.cuhk.edu.hk. (Please avoid transferring several times for the convenience of accounting.) |
Tel: (852) 3943 6708
Email: events@theology.cuhk.edu.hk
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