Pair plan MTR record bid for charity
RTHK presenters hope to transit all 84 stations in nine hours while drawing in donations
Two RTHK radio presenters will attempt to set a world record by catching trains that will take them through all 84 MTR stations within nine hours, in a bid to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus.
"We wanted to come up with a way to raise funds and get Hong Kong people involved that is really fun," Shafie said.
"We'll get to see a lot of people. Say if we're in Causeway Bay or Sha Tin, we can invite people along the way to come on the radio, say hello and donate some money," she said.
Riding the MTR all day may sound easy, but Shafie said the challenging part would be finding the quickest route - that is, deciding where to start and where to make toilet stops. They will also have to study train frequencies and work out the fastest way to change trains.
"I'm taking a pillow or a cushion with me, as I'm sure I will get a sore bottom by the end of the day," she added.
The event harks back to the 1960s when presenters would pull crazy stunts during Christmas to raise funds for charity. Exploits included diving into a wintry Victoria Harbour, reading poetry from rooftops and climbing flagpoles.