​Mark Western

Originally from Canada, Mark has lived in Asia for 30 years. While hiking and camping along the Great Wall and then rafting solo down the Yellow River, he rediscovered his childhood passion for adventure. Mark now combines that passion with a purpose - raising funds for various causes. 

​"HK360" is his latest project, attempting to be the first person to run around Hong Kong, while raising funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation.    
"Kayak 150"
  • first person to kayak around Hong Kong (2016) 
  • 7 days, 250 km 
  • raising funds (HKD$32,000) for the Fred Hollows Foundation 
  • "150" is the cost to restore somebody's eyesight (HKD$150)
  • website: www.kayak150.com 
  • sponsors: Red Bull, Western Canoe & Kayak, At One Energy 
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"Paddle Taiwan Project"
  • first person to kayak around Taiwan (2004) 
  • 34 days, 1,000 km
  • raising funds (HKD$490,000) for the Kuroshio Ocean Foundation
  • sponsors: Volvo, Sony-Ericsson, Taiwan Cellular, Teva, Subway, Thule, Bomber Gear, Equinox
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"Taiwalk for Kids"
  • initiated first international team to walk around Taiwan (1999)
  • 29 days, 1,000 km
  • raising funds (HKD$950,000) for Taiwanese orphans
  • over 7,000 people joined kick-off event  
  • sponsors: Nike, Hess Education, Taipei Times, ETTV, Minute Maid 
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