Run for Ability Launch (2025)
This trailer shows our mission in motion—click to see how grit, determination, and compassion fuel every step
See our mission in motion—this video captures the energy, passion, and real stories behind our cause. Every frame reflects the grit of our team, the determination of our youth, and the compassion that fuels every step forward. It’s not just a journey of miles, but a journey of meaning—one that turns challenges into opportunities and hope into real change.
Dates: 15 October – 15 December 2025
Distance: 3,000km (Beijing → Hong Kong)
Organizer: Action Asia Foundation
Foundation Growth (2024)
Expanded programs in mobility, education, and community outreach.
100km Mixed Team – 1st Place
We pushed hard, ran smart, and crossed the line first.
This race was more than a victory — it showed how far I’ve come, the power of teamwork, and how much further I’m ready to go in building communities and giving back.
Oxfam Trailwalker Winner (2024)
HK5Trails (2023)
HK5Trails in 5 Days (2023) - Run for Freedom
The Tinworth Trail, a 97-kilometer journey from Tai O to the Chinese border, stood as a tribute to Nick Tinworth—a trailblazing runner whose legacy endures beyond cancer. The Wilson Trail stretched 85 kilometers, unfolding panoramic views alongside punishing climbs.
But the true tests awaited in the final stages: the MacLehose Trail, a grueling 103-kilometer route marked by relentless elevation, and the Lantau Trail, 70 kilometers of endurance where exhaustion met determination, lifted by laughter, fellow athletes, and the indomitable spirit of the Lantau community.
Our history
A Legacy of Impact, A New Chapter of Hope
Our milestones include:
20 Years of supporting children and young people.
Hundreds of lives transformed through education, rehabilitation, and empowerment.
A renewed focus in 2025 on helping people with disabilities achieve true freedom and independence.
Action Asia Foundation (AAF)
Purpose
Mission
Vision
The Story So Far: Turning Miles Into Meaning
Action Asia Foundation Movement
Born from ultra-runner Jo Lodder’s passion for pushing limits, Action Asia Foundation began with the historic Run for Freedom — and became a movement.
In 2023, Jo became the first person to conquer Hong Kong’s brutal 398km HK5Trails in under 5 days. But this wasn’t just an athletic feat—every step raised funds and awareness for people with disabilities, proving that perseverance creates possibility.
Running Towards Change and Empowerment
This extraordinary feat inspired AAF to integrate running and outdoor adventures into its core initiatives. Through our next event, like the Run for Ability, AAF leverages the collective love of sport, community, and the outdoors to create real change, raising funds to provide:
- Electric wheelchairs for mobility.
- Rehabilitation and mental health support.
- Education and job opportunities.
Jo’s story exemplifies the spirit of AAF: pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and empowering lives. Action Asia Foundation’s next challenge – Run for Ability – a run from Beijing to Hong Kong, a 3,000km challenge in 2025, will further amplify this mission, uniting communities and raising critical support for the disabled.
“Running towards freedom, one step at a time.” – Jo Lodder
Gordon Oldham
Lawyer | Entrepreneur | Adventurer | Philanthropist
Gordon Oldham is a highly respected lawyer, entrepreneur, and adventurer with over 40 years of experience in Hong Kong. As the founder and Senior Partner of Oldham, Li & Nie, he specializes in corporate law, real estate structuring, finance, and high-net-worth advisory. Beyond his legal career, Gordon has built a legacy as a businessman, founding ventures in publishing, branding, and hospitality—including the award-winning Pavilions Hotels & Resorts.
An explorer at heart, Gordon thrives on adventure, from hitchhiking across Europe in his youth to launching Action Asia Events, a pioneering adventure travel company. His belief in pushing boundaries extends to his philanthropic work as a director and founder of the Action Asia Foundation, where he plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals with disabilities through mobility, education, employment, and adaptive sports.
Gordon’s philosophy is clear: challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and create opportunities that change lives. Whether in business, law, or philanthropy, he remains committed to making a meaningful impact—one bold step at a time.
Jo Lodder
Entrepreneur | Ultra Runner | Philanthropist
Jo Lodder is a passionate entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and philanthropist dedicated to pushing limits and creating impact. As the co-founder of JNW Asia, a property marketing firm, and the founder of Evolv Meta, an AI-driven digital marketing company, Jo combines business acumen with a deep love for adventure and innovation.
Jo is widely recognized for his record-breaking endurance challenges, including being the first person to complete the HK5Trails and the Run for Freedom challenge in Hong Kong. His love for ultra-running fuels his commitment to using sport as a tool for change. As a director of the Action Asia Foundation, Jo spearheads initiatives that provide mobility support, education, employment opportunities, and adaptive sports programs to individuals with disabilities.
Through his Beijing-to-Hong Kong ‘Run for Ability’ Challenge, Jo is on a mission to raise $1 million to empower people with disabilities, proving that with the right support, everyone can discover their superpower.
Jo’s vision is simple: to inspire, empower, and uplift others—whether through business, sport, or philanthropy.
