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On May 17, the Amity Foundation in Hong Kong organised a walkathon. Attendees carried water while they walked to raise awareness about increasing access to clean water. Here are reflections written by two students who joined the charity event.
Kudio Tang (aged 10), Maryknoll Convent School (Primary Section)
When we arrived, we attended a prize presentation, which marked the start of our 3km walk along the riverbank of the Shing Mun River. We had to carry bamboo poles with a heavy bucket of water attached to each end.
As we walked along the path, I realised we were walking quite fast, having already covered half of the 3km walk within 15 minutes. When we arrived on the other side of the riverbank, I was drenched in sweat.
At last, we could hit a gong, and a reporter came to interview us about our feelings. I felt thrilled and relieved that I could finish a 3km walk, as I’m always busy with schoolwork and rarely have time to exercise.
Although the day was a challenge, I still had fun, and I’ll never forget the experience that taught me the importance of conserving water.
Ryder Szeto (aged 10), Yan Chai Hospital Chan Iu Seng Primary School
During this activity, we carried a heavy water bucket and walked in the hot weather. I realised that the disadvantaged children in small villages suffered more than we did, as we had access to water without restriction. It is hard to imagine that they have to carry such heavy buckets many times a day.
I plan to raise funds for them through such events to build facilities that can provide clean water in mountainous areas.
