A long-distance run involving thousands of people was held at the Hangzhou Bay New Area the other day with the purpose of raising relief funds for the quake-affected areas. The organizer had each of the participants donate 20 yuan. About 10 thousands people from the neigbouring 11 counties and cities participated in it. After the run, the runners and the spectators all generously donated. The organizer said the activity had raised a fund of 215,000 yuan, which would be used for the restoration of schools in the quake zone.