“2025 CTBC TAIPEI 101 RUN UP” takes the spirit of charity to new height. Leading by TAIPEI 101, we rally through the impact of sports and put in action to support children youths for cultivating their skills and chasing their dreams. This year, we invited the founder of Basegarden, CHOU Szu-Chi as the charity ambassador. Make every step a messenger of love and the change to the world. This time, we transform the spirit of sportsmanship into philanthropic energy, bringing more warmth and hope to the world. Let’s TEAM UP and RUN UP FOR LOVE together!

Actions

• TAIPEI 101 will donate 5% of the registration fee of “Solo Challenger” to CTBC Charity Foundation when paying with CTBC credit cards (including debit cards).
• TAIPEI 101 will set aside 15% (in total, includes the 5% to CTBC Charity Foundation when paying with CTBC cards) of the registration fee of “Elite”, “Self-Challenge”, and “Team Challenger”. The amount will donate in equal distribution to the three charity partners, including Basegarden, Teach For Taiwan, and World Vision Taiwan [program for children and families with special circumstances in Taiwan].
• To echo with the charity act, each enterprise joining the Charity League group will donate NT$400,000 to the designated charity partners.
• The service provider of medal laser engraving will donate the profit of each NT$100 charge to CTBC Charity Foundation.

Charity Partners

CTBC Charity Foundation

Established in 2004 by the current chairman, Jeffrey Koo, Jr. upholding the CTBC value of "We Are Family", they actively engage in public welfare, dedicate to caring for and supporting underprivileged children and families.
Since 1985, the “Light up a Life” fundraising campaign rally the public every year. The campaign sets a precedent of corporate charity fundraising in Taiwan, keeps pursuing the humble happiness of the kids in underprivileged family.
“Love for kid”, nurturing this land with love, and always believing that lighting a lamp for children can create a ripple effect where lives inspire lives. This cycle of love has the power to spark meaningful change.

Basegarden

Basegarden was founded in 2013 by the professional baseball player, CHOU Szu-Chi, Not only does he dedicate to education of the grassroots baseball development in his hometown Hualien, but also the history and cultural inheritance of baseball.
The funds will be used to establish scholarships and promote reading among grassroots baseball. The primary goal is to encourage well-rounded young athletes, hoping that children who love baseball will receive high quality education. While improving baseball skills, their academic performance will also be balanced.
The core value of Basegarden is to emphasize the importance of foundational education and character development for grassroots baseball. Through the association's efforts, hoping to raise awareness and encourage more people to get involved.

Teach For Taiwan

Teach For Taiwan is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting high standard educational equity. Aiming to nurture talent and collaborate with practice teaching to address issue of educational inequity.
By cultivating talents who can make the change in the education system, we work with schools and communities to create a better educational environment for children. Meanwhile, we actively collaborate with various sectors of society, connecting resources, and advocating for public and policy initiatives to drive a movement for fair development.
We hope that one day, all children in Taiwan, regardless of their background, will have access to quality education and opportunities for self-development.

World Vision Taiwan

World Vision is a global organization devoting in aid, development, advocacy. They dedicate to helping the most vulnerable children and families in nearly 100 countries across six continents, assisting them in escaping from poverty and hardship.
Currently, with approximately 600 social workers across the country, World Vision Taiwan dedicate to the service such as education and nutrition support, family development and community empowerment, child protection, disaster relief, and family assistance.
Each year, they accompanies around 44,000 underprivileged children and families, helping them navigate through difficulties and bringing them hope for change.