Urban Group becomes Champion in the 50 km Property Management Cup of the 12th Green Power Hike
Date: 23/2/2005

Following last year's success in the Green Power Hike organized by the environmental protection advocate Green Power, Urban Group again enrolled two teams of 8 persons in this annual walkathon this year. Among them, the "Urban Premier Walkers" formed by 4 staff of the Group became the Champion of the 50 km Property Management Cup by completing the journey in a record breaking result of 6 hours 45 minutes; whereas another team the "International Property Management Team" also under Urban Group, won the 2nd Runner-up in the 25 km Property Management Cup.

Green Power Hike is the largest hiking event with the longest history on the Hong Kong Island. The walkathon is in its 12th year in 2005 whereas donations from this meaningful event will be funding the environmental education projects, enabling the next generation to understand the need to protect the environment and build a brighter and greener future.

There were 17 property management companies competing in the Property Management Cup this year, among which 8 companies joined the 50 km hike and 9 companies joined the 25 km hike. The 8 hikers from Urban were selected from the 4,000 staff of Urban Group, who had undergone intensive trainings over the past few months to prepare for the walkathon. The perseverance and good team spirit enable them to excel their performance by completing the 50 km and 25 km Hong Kong Trail respectively with their best of time.

Dr Edmond Cheng, Managing Director of Urban Group revealed, "Urban Group always supports and encourages staff members to join various charitable and social events to promote our corporate Core Value of "Community Care". We also aim to encourage more property management companies to join hand in building a harmonious society through various means of participation in social services"

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