A charity vertical run or stairs climbing raised 20,000 yuan ($3,126) for children in Hohhot’s Welfare Center for Children on Nov 28.

Participants in Santa costume start the vertical run in Shangri-La Hotel, Hohhot on Nov 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Organized by the Shangri-La Hotel Hohhot to celebrate the Christmas Day, the runners competed in a double relay while wearing Santa costumes. Participants were invited to the Christmas tree lighting and donation ceremony held laterly.

Participants of the charity run are present for the donation ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Shangri-La Hotel Hohhot has upheld corporate social responsibility since its foundation. It has recruited five professional nursing workers to tend disabled orphans of 0-3 years old in Hohhot Welfare Center for Children since October in 2010.