On the morning of 21/12, Cathay Life Vietnam Co., Ltd. organized the "Cathay Happy Run - Run for Health - Connect with Love" race at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi. The event, themed "Unity Stride - Better Together", aimed to create a shared space for physical activity, where participants could both exercise and strengthen bonds while sharing positive energy.
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Athletes warm up before the start. *Photo: Cathay Life Vietnam*
According to the organizers, over 1,500 athletes participated this year, including Cathay Life Vietnam employees, customers, and sports enthusiasts from Hanoi. The race featured three distances, suitable for various groups: a 1,7 km "family run" for families with children aged 7 and above; a 7 km "fun run" for beginner runners; and a 10 km "challenge run" for those seeking to test themselves and improve their performance.
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Mr. Simon Tsai, a representative of Cathay Life Vietnam, delivers the opening speech. *Photo: Cathay Life Vietnam*
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Simon Tsai, Deputy General Director of Cathay Life Vietnam, stated that the race is one of the activities promoting a healthy lifestyle and social responsibility, which the company has pursued for many years.
"We deeply appreciate the companionship of the community and customers nationwide in activities aimed at health and social connection. This trust is the foundation for Cathay Life to continue pursuing long-term community programs, striving for a better and happier future", a Cathay Life representative said.
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An exciting atmosphere at the Cathay Happy Run 2025 track. *Photo: Cathay Life Vietnam*
The year 2025 marks 17 years of Cathay Life's operations in Vietnam. Beyond business objectives, the company stated it will continue to implement numerous health, education, and community programs to create long-term value.
Alongside the race, Cathay Life Vietnam launched the "Planting Seeds from Footsteps 2025" program on the Cathay Walker platform. By recording and converting footsteps, the program attracted approximately 7,000 participants nationwide, with a total contribution value of approximately 400 million dong. This entire amount was used to plant 10,582 melaleuca trees at Mua Xuan Farm in Can Tho, contributing to green space regeneration, ecosystem protection, and climate change response.
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10,582 melaleuca trees have been planted at Mua Xuan Farm in Can Tho. *Photo: Cathay Life Vietnam*
The Cathay Happy Run 2025 concluded in an exciting atmosphere, leaving participants with many positive experiences, while also promoting health training and community engagement activities in Hanoi.
(Source: Cathay Life Vietnam)
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