In 1975 Nurse Joyce Smith created a competitive sedan chair race for charity as a means to showcase the location and facilities of the Matilda International Hospital. From this the Sedan Chair Charities Fund was established.
Our Mission
We aim is to raise money for needy charities in Hong Kong mainly through our annual November Sedan Chair Race and Matilda Bazaar, supported by over 60 running teams and 3,000 visitors. We also organise various fund-raising activities to raise more money. The fund raised go to support charitable organisations that generally do not receive assistance from the Hong Kong Community Chest, Hong Kong Jockey Club or the Government – none go to the Matilda International Hospital.
The Annual Event
Event day itself is exciting and fun – teams set off at intervals and finish to a crowd of cheering and admiration. Live entertainment, games, fantastic bargains, and a wide array of food and drinks make for an enjoyable Bazaar for children and adults. All proceeds go towards our fundraising target for the charities. The money raised from this annual event benefits around 40 local charities.
