Action Asia Foundation

Action Asia Foundation Founded by Jo Lodder
The Run China fundraising is coming in October 2025. Empowering People with Disabilities to Thrive, Not Just Survive.

Former National Hunt professional jockey who rode over 100 winners in the UK, Europe and the USA until a broken back forced retirement - luckily after 18 months I fully recovered. Roll on many years and for the last 13 I have lived in Hong Kong, a co-founder of JNW Properties which sells and markets our own properties we have developed in Niseko - The Aspen of Asia in Japan. For the past 2 years I have been trail running having had a little mid life crisis and realising I needed to help others a bit more and be a little less self obsessed - I embarked on my first challenge which was the Lantau trail and have been setting challenges ever since. I am now embarking on my biggest challenge Five Trails in Five Days - Run for Freedom - if successful I will be the first person to achieve this back to back. The Charities - message
FREEDOM - Giving 10 disabled people freedom by giving them a working electric chair so they can simply leave their homes on their own and go to the shops - the simple things in life the majority of us take for granted - they are not asking to climb mountains - their mountain is going for a coffee or yam cha without having to rely on someone else

FREEDOM - Giving 10 abandoned and abused animals freedom by finding them loving forever homes - who doesn't love a cute little dog or kitten - well there are plenty of people out there who don’t and our aim is to stop this and in the process help our furry friends find the beautiful people out there who love and admire animals through fostering and adopting

The Action Asia Foundation (AAF) and I would be thrilled if you could join us for the activity, “Walk Your Way: Run for ...
02/09/2025

The Action Asia Foundation (AAF) and I would be thrilled if you could join us for the activity, “Walk Your Way: Run for Ability.”, which is partnered with The DO Asia and supported by Bupa.

Here are the details of the run:

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 September

⏰ Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Location: The Peak, Central

🫵🏻 Meeting Point: The Peak Galleria (outside)

👟Sign up for free: https://luma.com/kopszarm

Spots are limited, so please sign up soon. Let's create another unforgettable Hong Kong trail memory together!

Jo Lodder and AAF are looking forward to meeting you there.

It’s Happening This Friday! 🎉 Entrepreneurs of Lantau’s 1st Anniversary – Invite Your Friends! 🎉 This Friday, we’re cele...
17/09/2024

It’s Happening This Friday! 🎉 Entrepreneurs of Lantau’s 1st Anniversary – Invite Your Friends!

🎉 This Friday, we’re celebrating 1 year of inspiring entrepreneurship on Lantau! Join us at Treasure Island for an unforgettable evening of networking, music, and fun! Whether you’re part of the Entrepreneurs of Lantau community or want to experience the incredible stories that have brought us together, everyone is welcome!

Date: This Friday, [20th Sept - my 54th B'day too 🎉🎉🎉]
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Treasure Island, Lantau

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Welcome drink to kick things off
🎶 Lantau Choir performance
📽️ Film recap of our amazing 13 speakers
🎧 DJ Fresh Funkie spinning great beats
🎁 Special awards for our past speakers
💬 Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded people
🍽️ 20% off food and drinks!

It’s going to be a night to remember! So grab your friends, come ready to be inspired, and celebrate with us as we toast to another successful year ahead. Don’t forget to RSVP and bring along a friend!

Tag your friends, share the invite, and see you there!

Sep 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

If you live on Lantau Island - Entrepreneurs of Lantau have their next event next Wednesday 28th August at 7.30 pm!Join ...
21/08/2024

If you live on Lantau Island - Entrepreneurs of Lantau have their next event next Wednesday 28th August at 7.30 pm!

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Dominic Johnson-Hill, an acclaimed artist, TV presenter, and award-winning entrepreneur, as he takes us on a captivating journey through his documentary series "Seasons of China." Having lived in mainland China for 28 years and founded the iconic Beijing streetwear brand Plastered 8, Dominic brings a wealth of experience and insight into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture.

Looking for an off-the-beaten-track destination in China? Then this is a must-attend event! This exploration of China's ancient solar terms and timeless beauty through the eyes of his TV series "Seasons of China" - We will visit 60 amazing and diverse destinations.

Join here - https://www.jolodder.com/event-details-registration/chinas-hidden-seasons-stories-and-scenery-a-year-with-dominic-johnson-hill

My Recent Podcast - Making My Life Fun! 🎧✨I had the pleasure of joining Vincent Hiscox on the 'Over Forty Wellness Podca...
24/06/2024

My Recent Podcast - Making My Life Fun! 🎧✨

I had the pleasure of joining Vincent Hiscox on the 'Over Forty Wellness Podcast' to share my personal journey to wellness. From struggling with alcohol addiction to becoming a passionate ultra runner and community supporter, my story is one of perseverance and change!

Listen to the full podcast episode: Making My Life Fun with Jo Lodder https://overfortywellness.buzzsprout.com/1262354/15296116-making-my-life-fun-with-jo-lodder

Read my in-depth blog post about my journey: https://wix.to/Wx59w6z

Some highlights:

1. Quitting alcohol and adopting a plant-based lifestyle.
2. Completing the challenging Lantau Trail to support ARK Eden.
3. The importance of consistency and setting achievable goals.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I hope my story can motivate others to take that crucial first step towards a healthier life.

Started my day this morning with a 5.30 am 10km run with John, a teacher at Tai O school on Lantau Island! ‍♀️But that's...
25/04/2024

Started my day this morning with a 5.30 am 10km run with John, a teacher at Tai O school on Lantau Island! ‍♀️

But that's not the real story! Remember how I helped with the school's selection event for Trail Walker 100km and UTMB? Well, there's been an amazing update!

John told me on this run that thanks to generous donations of running shorts and shoes from T8 and Above The Clouds Sport (Topo Athletic Trail Shoes), the whole school's atmosphere has shifted! Students who weren't initially chosen for these events are now joining training runs, motivated by the belief and supported that this sponsorship has brought to the school.

This is the power of believing in someone's potential!

A HUGE shoutout to John Ellis, David Longo and T8, Above The Clouds Sport and Julien Bonnard for making such a difference. Your donations are truly changing lives in the Tai O community!

Keep up the fantastic work!

This is a link to my original blog post if you are interested in reading https://www.jolodder.com/post/forget-everest-how-a-tiny-school-in-tai-o-is-raising-resilient-champions-and-you-can-too

Just crossed the finish line at the HK100 Ultra Marathon and learned life-changing lessons along the way. 🏁 Discover the...
26/01/2024

Just crossed the finish line at the HK100 Ultra Marathon and learned life-changing lessons along the way. 🏁 Discover the key takeaways here: https://wix.to/Cj0vjwR
https://wix.to/y2AQxos

I recently completed the HK100 Ultra Marathon, a grueling 103km race through Hong Kong's breathtaking yet challenging terrain. With 5,300m of elevation gain and unexpected 30-degree heat in January, it proved to be a test of physical and mental endurance. While I fell short of my 16-hour target, fin...

Run for Freedom is celebrating our 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made...
22/01/2024

Run for Freedom is celebrating our 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

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