'Santa Clauses' run for charity

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2014-12-03

Dressed like Santa Claus, 126 runners met in Qingcheng Park in Hohhot, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Nov 30 to participate in a campaign organized by Hohhot Shangri-La Hotel.

Runners prepare for the "Santa Clause" running. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The event raised around 20,000 yuan ($3,253) in registration fees, which was donated to Jinhe Xiyanghong Nursing Home.

Runners dressed as Santa Claus stand by for the run. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As the first international five-star hotel in the city, Hohhot Shangri-La has been active in social welfare and charity activities since its opening seven years ago. The Santa Claus running contest seeks to promote social care for those who need help.

The donation ceremony of the Santa Claus running activity is held on Nov 30 in Hohhot Shangri-La Hotel. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Edited by Liu Yufen and Michael Thai