Sponsored the <Light and Shadow Screening Event on Campus>
Tai Po Government Primary School
Background of the <Light and Shadow Screening Activity on Campus>
Organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers and the Bauhinia Culture Group and hosted by the Patriotic Education Support Center and Silver Capital Limited, the positive film campus screening event received support from the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Joint Publishing (Group) Co., Ltd., and Sunway International Limited. The event aims to encourage educators and students through the educational significance of positive films. The Bauhinia Culture Group has also designed a film review competition, allowing students to express their understanding of the films and the inspiration they derive from them.
Event date: May 19, 2023
Beneficiary: Tai Po Government Primary School (about 700 teachers and students)
Project goal: To cultivate positive thinking and character in the next generation by conveying positive, optimistic, and proactive messages through positive films. The organizers also set up an essay competition for students to express their understanding of and insights from the movie.
《Zero to Hero》Film Introduction
The story recounts the remarkable journey of Hong Kong para-athlete So Wah-wai, illustrating that in life, even if one starts at a disadvantage, persistence can lead to crossing the finish line and becoming the ultimate victor. So Wah-wai faced challenges from an early age—he was diagnosed with seizures and hearing impairment shortly after birth, and even walking posed difficulties. However, under his mother's determined training, he learned to walk and discovered a talent for running. He was eventually invited to join the Hong Kong Paralympic Athletics Team.
So Wah-wai participated in multiple Disabled Athletes Games, winning numerous gold medals. To this day, he holds the world records for the “Men’s 100 meters” and “Men’s 200 meters” in the para-athlete category, earning him the nickname “Miracle Kid.”
Despite initially aspiring to be a full-time athlete, So Wah-wai faced a setback when his father suffered a work-related injury. To support his family, he took up a job as a courier, balancing work and training. He ventured into advertising and commercial appearances with his mother's assistance, akin to a celebrity. However, this led to neglecting his training, causing friction with his coach, Coach Fong.
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Amidst this tension, So Wah-wai’s relationship with his mother is also strained. At the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, he faced unprecedented pressure due to the competition and his disagreement with his mother. Fortunately, just before competing, he received encouragement from his father and opponents and reconciled with his mother.
In a dramatic turn of events, So Wah-wai clinched the championship and broke the world record in the “Men’s 200 meters.” As he stepped onto the podium to receive his medal, the Bird’s Nest Stadium echoed with the song “Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies,” sung by the entire audience of ninety thousand. So Wah-wai felt the glory of life, never forgetting that his initial motivation for winning gold was to provide his mother, who lacked gold ornaments during her wedding, with the chance to finally “wear gold and silver.” Thus, even though she couldn’t stand on the podium with him, she shared in the honour.
Extra Mile Charity Foundation received a certificate of appreciation from the school.