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MBA students prove they mean business when it comes to raising money for charity

The 5th Operation Santa Claus MBA Charity Challenge raised HK$266,020 while giving those taking part a chance to put into practice some of the things they learned in their studies

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The charity challenge raised HK$266,020 in total. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Aspiring entrepreneurs from some of the top universities in Hong Kong demonstrated their business acumen and commitment to giving back to the community at the 5th Operation Santa Claus MBA Charity Challenge.

The five teams of MBA students – City Elves (City University of Hong Kong), HKUnited (the University of Hong Kong), Massive Bunch of Elves (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), #mUSTBeMERRY (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), and Ginger Heart (the University of Manchester, Manchester Business School, East Asia Centre) – met last Thursday for the final presentation night in the Causeway Bay office of LinkedIn Hong Kong.

Gary Liu (third left) presents the top fundraiser award to team Ginger Heart. Team member are Tina McDonald (left), Eric Zhang, Dennis Shi, Olivia Fong and Michelle Sun. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Gary Liu (third left) presents the top fundraiser award to team Ginger Heart. Team member are Tina McDonald (left), Eric Zhang, Dennis Shi, Olivia Fong and Michelle Sun. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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The company co-sponsored the event with FringeBacker and Swire Properties.

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The contestants were tasked with creating business plans for fundraising activities and implementing them throughout a 50-day period from early November to the end of December.

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