The Rainbow Trek a noble cause

Hong Kong, 10 November 2012 – It was a day where persistence and courage won out as 19 QNET and QI staff went on the 22 to 50 kilometres Hong Kong trail in support of the Rainbow Trek. The trek was in support of the RYTHM Foundation’s mission of going above and beyond caring for the less fortunate by creating better living conditions and opportunities for them to rise above hardship.

Walking for a worthy cause.

The trek was led by RYTHM Foundation Trustee, Mr. Richard Zinkiewicz. This year, the beneficiary of the Rainbow Trek was New Sight Congo which is a charity project aiming to help the blind and the visually-impaired by pioneering a non-profit Surgical Eye Centre in the Republic of Congo.

Rainbow trekkers on the trail.

All funds raised will go towards funding cataract and other sight restoring surgeries in New Sight’s eye clinic in Congo. The aim this year is to fund one thousand cataract and other similar operations thus helping all these individuals to see again and by doing so, helping to lift many families out of poverty.

Participants of Rainbow Trek 2012 together as one.

“The trek is not just about raising money for a very good cause, but also about individual growth and achievement. This is a physical and mental challenge that demands commitment and preparation. I am truly grateful to all the staff who have donated for this fantastic cause and of course, to my adventurous team who took up the Rainbow Trek challenge,” said Mr. Zinkiewicz.