Alex Fong's Daughter Wins Crawling Race at Charity Event; 35km Macau Swim Ahead
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Summary
Former Hong Kong swimmer and singer Alex Fong Lik-san launched his 2026 Hong Kong-Macau charity swim campaign at Olympian City on Saturday, September 19. His 1-year-old daughter Isla (Fong Oi-ka) triumphed in her first crawling competition during the press event, prompting Fong to joke that the challenge was more exhausting than his own swimming training. Fong will attempt to cross 35km of open sea from Hong Kong to Macau on November 18, with a goal of raising HK$10 million for underprivileged children and those with special educational needs. His 80-year-old father and brother Fong Yuen-ming, chairman of the Sporting Equals Foundation, will accompany him on this charity endeavor.
Key Points
- The charity swim, titled "Sporting Equals Wave Heritage: Alex Fong Hong Kong-Macau Charity Swim 2026," targets HK$10 million in donations, with HK$2 million already raised
- Donations will support the Sporting Equals Hong Kong Sports Foundation and Macau Special Olympics for sports training and development programs for underprivileged children and those with special educational needs
- Isla won her first crawling race at the "BB Baby Swimming Sports Festival" after Fong lured her with a pacifier-shaped phone to the finish line
- The trio of father, son, and brother will attempt the November 18 crossing together; Fong's brother will monitor their 80-year-old father during the swim
- A charity concert "Wave After Wave Hong Kong-Macau Stars Concert" is scheduled for November 21 in Macau
Why It Matters
The charity swim highlights how celebrities leverage their public profiles to raise awareness and funds for children with special needs and underprivileged youth in Hong Kong and Macau. The involvement of three generations of the Fong family—particularly the 80-year-old patriarch—adds emotional weight to the campaign, demonstrating how sports can serve as a bridge between generations while supporting meaningful social causes.