Hechi runs for people in poverty

The city of Hechi in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region held a public benefit running activity on July 8 to raise money for low income earners.

A total of 186 volunteers in the insurance industry and dozens of Hechi locals gathered at China Life Insurance (Group) Company's Hechi branch to set off on their charity run.

Organized by the Insurance Association of Hechi, the event is part of a charitable series of "poverty relief programs" launched by the Insurance Association of China.

A total of 186 insurance industry employees and dozens of Hechi locals take part in the public benefit activity in Hechi, on July 8. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

By paying for the kilometers they run, participants raised money for people in need across the country.

Runners can donate their mileage by using event sponsor Migu Running's app mobile app. The longer they run, the bigger donation they will make.

The money raised will first go to insurance agencies who will then distribute donations to those in need.

Runners hit the pavement for charity in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on July 8. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

It's estimated that between 500 and 2,000 people will be aided financially from the activity, the organizer said.

Runners prepare to set off on a charity run in Hechi, on July 8. [Photo/gxnews.com]