[Love is together] new startup ''Join it'' launches private enterprises and communities to run for love together

[Reporter Li Zudong/Kaohsiung Report] Today (10/3), nearly 30 international philanthropic organizations and companies were called upon to respond together with Join it Technology Co., Ltd. and the Love and Benefit Lions Club of Lions Clubs International District 300E-3 in Kaohsiung, they held a press conference for the "2024 Run to Love: ESG Sustainable Philanthropy Run." The event is scheduled to take place on January 6, 2024, at Dream Mall Plaza and is expected to attract 5,000 runners. The goal is to raise funds for 2,000 sessions of vegetative patient original bathtub services. The event aims to unite philanthropy and environmental sustainability, calling for collective action to raise funds for at-home services for vegetative patients and raise awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability.

The press conference was attended by Vice Executive Yuan Hsu Nai-wen, the president of the Southern Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, Lion's Club International District 300E-3 Fourth Zone President Chen Shuo-yen, and Secretary-General Guo You-ren of the Kaohsiung City Sports Association, as well as officials from various ministries and the director of the Kaohsiung branch of the Genesis Foundation, Director Zhou Guan-hua. They all expressed their support for the ESG charity road race event. Several government officials, businesses, and artists also recorded a promotional video together, saying, "Run for love in the ESG charity road race, support bathing services for vegetative patients. We need everyone to join hands for this cause!" They extended their gratitude to the main organizing unit and all sponsoring companies for their generous support.

Photo: From left to right in the photo: Director Zhou Guan-hua of the Kaohsiung branch of the Genesis Foundation, Secretary-General Guo You-ren of the Kaohsiung City Sports Association (far left), Lion's Club International District 300E-3 Fourth Zone President Chen Shuo-yen, Lion's Club President Xue Wei-li, and Vice Executive Yuan Hsu Nai-wen of the Southern Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan (far right). Together, they are showing their support for the cause, echoing the message, "Run for love in the ESG charity road race, support bathing services for vegetative patients. We need everyone to join hands for this cause!"

Organizer Lion's Club President Xue Wei-li expressed gratitude to nearly 30 international charitable organizations and businesses, stating, "We appreciate the participation of these organizations and businesses as it has made this charity event more impactful, demonstrating steadfast support for public welfare and environmental sustainability in southern Taiwan. We believe that only through collaboration can we achieve more social contributions. Let's join hands to raise awareness of in-home services for vegetative patients and promote environmental sustainability. We hope this event will become a platform for spreading love and care, an opportunity to unite community forces, and garner more attention and action on public welfare and environmental sustainability issues."

The ambassador for this charity road race, "Guai Guai" Hsu Tsai-ching, echoed the call for participation, stating that everyone, regardless of age or background, is welcome to join the "2024 JOIN IT Love in ESG Sustainable Charity Road Race." She encouraged people to run for love, supporting the cause of public welfare and participating in a green, low-carbon road race. The race offers rich rewards for participants, including sweat-wicking sportswear, recycled environmentally friendly backpacks, eco-friendly commemorative medals, brand sunglasses, collapsible eco-friendly cups, and the Love ESG Sustainable Card, with a total value of up to NT$5,000!

The event is organized by the Lion's Club International District 300E-3 Kaohsiung Love Club, Together Sustainable Technology Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung City Council, Southern Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, Chinese Vocational Training Education Innovation and Development Association, Da Gaoxiong Zai Zhi Xing Sport Care Association, UV100 Health Sunscreen, Jiu Jin Industrial Co., Ltd., Grape King Bio Co., Ltd., Dr. Wang Roots Co., Ltd., Ming Hao Enterprise Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung Elite Rotary Club, Zuoying Wenwu Sheng Temple and Guan Sheng Emperor Jundao Association, Wen Wang Temple, Kaohsiung Municipal Fucheng Senior High School, Celebrity TV Wall Advertising, Ye Wu Jin, Kaohsiung Aimin Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Excellent Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Zhengxiu Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Hsin Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Chengmei Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Juguang Lion's Club, Kaohsiung Yuanci Lion's Club, Lion's Club International District 300E-3 Fourth Zone, Kaohsiung Municipal Fucheng Senior High School, Kaohsiung Municipal Xiaogang National Junior High School, Kaohsiung Xiaogang District Ganghe Elementary School, Gogoro Growth Creativity Co., Ltd., Shuntai Jerky Food Co., Ltd., Taiwan Medical Continuing Education Association, Medical Iron Man, Changyou Technology Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung Post Office, Lu Family Green Grocer, and Dongyun Construction Engineering Co., Ltd., among many other caring enterprises.

Originally scheduled for October 21, 2023, the event was postponed to January 6, 2024, to ensure smooth operation and optimal effectiveness, considering other similar events in the surrounding time frame. The race includes three categories: 3K, 10K, and 21K. Registration is open from today until October 31, and you can sign up online through the Ibete registration website or by calling the Kaohsiung Genesis Love Line: (07) 261-2861. Let's join forces for environmental sustainability and contribute to public welfare!

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