For the 7th year the Annual Midnight Charity Race attracted over 100 racers who suited up and raced through the Shenzhen race circuit from 23:00 on November 14th. Once again, Greg Schultheis organized and hosted a fantastic event with a 5km circuit and a 10km circuit for those who enjoy a challenge. This was the most successful night so far with RMB 217,187 raised. 100% of funds raised goes to support the work of Captivating International, with a specific emphasis on helping children in Western China.
Congratulations to the winners:
Women’s 5km
1st Place – Christine Gilbert (25:00)
2nd Place – Sierra Kurth (25:33)
3rd Place – Lingli Luo (26:21)
Men’s 5km
1st Place – Jonathan Dever (20:45)
2nd Place –Garry Doran (20:51)
3rd Place – Luke Matthias (24:37)
Women’s 10km
1st Place – Catherine Simon (51:36)
2nd Place – Luz Rodriguez (51:38)
3rd Place – Gwen Dubois (51:44)
Men’s 10km
1st Place – Sylvain Bertholey (40:34)
2nd Place – Daan Ooievaar (41:54)
3rd Place – Cedric Allen (42:57)
A big thank you to all the volunteers; Peter, Elaine, Donal, Lenka, Aaron, Annisha, and George and Keiran.
Thank you to our sponsors:
PCH International
Gait International
OEC Group Shipping
McCawley’s Irish Pub
Coyote’s Mexican Cantina
Summer’s Birthday Party
ZS Metel Fabrication
Chang Hong Furniture
Kaoyo Hardware
Linak Actuator Systems
OFS Brands
Ming Xin Yuan Furniture
Patra Corp
UZ Home
ZhongMeng
AF Sourcing
SOS International
Amrosia Group Limited
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