On 25 September 2022, a kick-off ceremony was held for launching the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2022 (Torch Run), which was an event to raise funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The event was organized by Special Olympics Hong Kong together with the Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability and seven disciplinary forces (Customs and Excise Department, Hong Kong Police Force, Immigration Department, Fire Services Department, Correctional Services Department, Government Flying Service and Independent Commission Against Corruption).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants of the Torch Run were required to select a 3.5 km route and complete the run between 25 September 2022 and 24 November 2022. The directorates of Customs and Excise Department took the lead and joined the torch run. For promoting the event and appealing for active participation, the department has produced various short video clips capturing the fascinating scenes of our directorates, formations and colleagues during the run. The short video clips have been uploaded onto the departmental social media platforms for promoting healthy lifestyle and demonstrating the departmental endeavors and enthusiasm in charity. The donation received was the highest ever.
Officers of the Department actively participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, completing a 3.5 km run with highlights filmed and shared to call for more participation, thereby raising more funds for the sports development of athletes with intellectual disability.
