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Children's General Hospital was established in 1971 and celebrates its 55th anniversary this year. In order to give back to its employees and promote the concept of sustainability, it organized this green-themed sports garden party.
Children's General Hospital held the "55 Children's Walk, Green Life" sports party, and employees happily participated in various fun competitions. (Photo by reporter Ou Sumei)
It is the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Children's General Hospital. In order to let everyone share the joy of the hospital's birthday, the "55 Children's Walk Green Heart Life" sports garden party was held today at Zhonghong High School, attracting nearly 3,000 employees and their families to participate. It was very lively.
Today's event was called by Chairman Tong Minzhe and President Hou Mingzhi of Children's General Hospital, and attracted nearly 3,000 employees and their families. The scene was very lively. Director of the Health Insurance Agency of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Chen Liangyu, Taichung City Health Bureau Deputy Director Chen Lijuan, legislators Tsai Chi-chang, He Xinchun, and legislators Yang Dianzhong, Chen Tingxiu, Wang Liren, etc. were also present. Legislators Tsai Chi-chang and He Xinchun both gave brief speeches, reminding everyone that the weather is very hot and they must remember to replenish water.
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The "55 Children's Walk Green Life" sports garden party takes green sustainability as the concept. All booths do not provide plastic bags and disposable tableware. Participating employees can receive NT$400 electronic park tickets, environmentally friendly tableware souvenirs, and lucky draws. Employees on duty also enjoy benefits of the same value.
There are a total of 36 food stalls on site, as well as various stress-relieving and sustainable handmade DIY experiences. There are also parent-child activities such as parent-child theater troupe, clown juggling, bubble experience, and OPEN family performances. There are also competitions such as land-based dragon boat racing, driving ducks home, dribbling together, and team relays, allowing employees and their families to have a great time and return home with a full load.
Tong Minzhe said that Children's Hospital has been established in the sea for 55 years. In addition to being committed to providing the most professional and touching medical care services, in order to respond to the sustainable development of the environment, this 55th anniversary celebration event is specially based on the theme of "55 Children's Walks, Green Life", which closely combines health promotion with the ESG green carbon reduction concept. It is not only to thank all employees and their families for their hard work, but also a concrete practice to promote healthy living and environmental friendliness.
Children's General Hospital celebrated its 55th anniversary by organizing the "55 Children's Walk for Green Life" sports party, attracting nearly 3,000 employees and their families. (Photo by reporter Ou Sumei)

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