April 2014
April 2014
Chairman’s Message
Today, I am singularly honoured to be the Chairman of the year and would like to share my story about TWGHs. In 2008, I was recommended by the then Chairman Mr. Patrick MA, BBS, JP and returned to Tung Wah after a one-year director mission in 2003. My six-year journey from board member to Chairman is just like a fleeting glimpse. My parents have always taught me that I should contribute to the society and care for our nation. With my brothers’ support, I have finally joined and devoted myself to TWGHs. I hope the philanthropic spirit of TWGHs will pass on to the next generation.
This year, we aim at finishing the blueprint for Kwong Wah Hospital Redevelopment project. Following the success of iBakery, we are determined to explore other social enterprise services in the coming year. For education, we target raising $1 million for the “Support Scheme for Sport and Art Elite Students” and developing Tung Wah College into a private university specializing in healthcare education.
Inauguration Ceremony for Board of Directors 2014/2015 and Joint Dinner of Boards of Directors 2013/2014 & 2014/2015
The Inauguration Ceremony for the Board of Directors 2014/2015 was held on 1 April 2014, marking a new chapter for the philanthropic development of TWGHs. The honourable officiating guest Mr. TSANG Tak-sing, GBS, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs administered the oath and presented testimonials to the retiring members of the Board of Directors 2013/2014, in appreciation of their contributions.
At the ceremony, Chairman Mr. SZE Wing Hang, Ivan sincerely thanked the government, all donors and partners for their continuous support, and promised that the Board will fulfill its commitment to serve Hong Kong people wholeheartedly.
After the ceremony, a Joint Dinner of the Boards of Directors 2013/2014 & 2014/2015 was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. It was a great honour to have the presence of Mr. Tsang, government officials, social celebrities as well as former chairmen and board members at the dinner, making it a pleasurable night for all.
TWGHs Scholarship Presentation Ceremony
The Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 8 March 2014, presenting ‘the TWGHs 143rd Anniversary Scholarship’ and 5 other scholarships to 17 outstanding secondary school students with remarkable performance in the realms of academics, extra-curricular activities and voluntary work. The Selection Committee shortlisted 10 awardees from 66 principals’ nominees for the Anniversary Scholarship and all the winners have shown perseverance in their studies and were role models for students facing various hardships.
The scholarship organizing committee has started the preparatory work for setting up the “TWGHs Scholarship Students Association” with a view to strengthening the connection between the awarded students and to offering them a chance to know more about TWGHs.
TWGHs Willow Lodge – Providing comprehensive nursing and residential-care services for the elderly
The honorable guest Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, officiated at the opening ceremony of TWGHs Willow Lodge on 10 March 2014. Willow Lodge started its operation in October 2012, is a residential care home providing quality service in accommodation, personal care and nursing care to elders who have poor health and have limited self-care ability. Through the provision of professional services, diversified activities and adequate facilities under a homely environment, we hope the residents can receive holistic care and lead to a meaningful and dignified living at the Home.
TWGHs Charity Raffle
The annual charity raffle lucky draw was held with the first runner-up of Miss Hong Kong Ms. Sisley CHOI, and the Miss Congeniality Ms OU-YANG Hau Ying, as well as female Board members and members’ wives as officiating guests on 13 March 2014 at the Assembly Hall of Tung Wah Hospital. A total of more than $2 million was raised. We would like to take this chance to express our gratitude to business corporates, service units, sponsors and donors for their support.
TWGHs GREEN Organization Campaigns – Organic Farmer Workshop
TWGHs launched its debut organic farming workshop for staff last year on the green roof at the TWGHs Administration Headquarters, which is now being totally transformed into an organic farmland. Since the response was overwhelming, we held our second workshop to introduce to our staff the benefits of green roof and the basic farming knowledge and techniques such as culturing seedlings and fertilizing. After continuous efforts for a few months, there are crops, like lettuce, cabbage and tribute vegetable waiting to be harvested. Not only can this workshop provide fun for our colleagues, but it also promotes the message of environment protection and green living.
