Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

Committed to its inaugural mission to promote the wellbeing of the needy and benefit society as a whole, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) hosted the 143rd Annual Charity Dinner entitled “NOSTALGIA” on 3 March at InterContinental Hong Kong to raise fund for development projects of its services. The Hon C Y LEUNG, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Executive of HKSAR, joined Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, Chairman of Tung Wah, in officiating at the event and the presentation ceremony of two donation cheques – worth HK$3,000,000 and HK$1,280,000 – generously donated by Dr. Edwin LEONG and The Sir Robert HO Tung Charitable Fund respectively, followed by presenting souvenirs to the event patrons. In addition to Tung Wah board members, the event was graced by the presence of leading philanthropists and luminaries.

The charity dinner was filled with delightful entertainments, including a live performance by new generation singers Mr Adason LO and Mr Ken HUNG, in collaboration with the choir of TWGHs Lee Ching Dea Memorial College and band members of its affiliate unit; golden oldies by Mr Enrico KWONG; and beautiful repertoire of Teresa TENG by Miss Natalie SIN. Enjoying a night of heart-throbbing nostalgia with eminent guests was famous singer Mr Edmond LEUNG.

The annual charity dinner was co-hosted by Mr SZE Wing Hang, Ivan, 1st Vice-Chairman cum Organizing Committee Chairman, and Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, Chairman cum Organizing Committee Co-chairman of Tung Wah. Other committee members included Mr FUNG King Wai, Frederick, Mr Haywood CHEUNG, Mr LEE Shing Kan, Miss Stephanie Joyce TAN, Ms FUNG Siu Wan, Stella, and Dr TSOI Wing Sing, Ken. The committee extended its sincere gratitude towards donors from different sectors for their generous support for Tung Wah. They included Diamond Patrons Mr. HO On Wah, Mr. CHEUNG Man Yiu and Ms. CHIU May and Hang Tung Resources Holding Limited; Gold Patrons Mr. CHEUNG Man Yiu and MS. CHIU May; and Silver Patrons H.R.H. Prince General Raymond LEE, former Director of Tung Wah; Beng Seng Group Limited; Mr MA Kwan Chim; Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, Chairman of Tung Wah; Che San Group; Success Finance Group; CNC Holdings Limited; Target Insurance Company Limited; Mr LEE Shing Kan, Director of Tung Wah; Miss Stephanie Joyce TAN, Director of Tung Wah; Mr Vinci WONG, Director of Tung Wah; John Kaiser-Time Limited; Everest Time Limited, Ms FUNG Siu Wan, Stella, Director of Tung Wah; and Calson Investment Limited.

All direct costs of the event have been sponsored by Tung Wah Board of Directors and no administrative expenses would be deducted. All public donations would therefore go direct to Tung Wah’s services to benefit a wider community.Well-wishers who want to continue their support for the charitable causes of Tung Wah may send donations to Fund-raising Division, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, 12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong or deposit to the bank accounts of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. To learn more about the donation details, please visit the website of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals at www.tungwah.org.hk or call 1878 333.

Since its establishment in 1870, Tung Wah has been all along upholding its mission “To heal the sick and to relieve the distressed; to care for the elderly and to rehabilitate the disabled; to promote education and to nurture youngsters; and to raise the infants and to guide the children.” Nowadays, Tung Wah has become the largest charitable organization in Hong Kong. For over a hundred years, Tung Wah’s medical and health, education and community services have developed rapidly to fulfill the needs of the society and to provide high quality services at low rates. Today, Tung Wah operates over 264 services centres, including 5 hospitals and 27 health services and Chinese medicine services centres, 51 education services centres, 180 community services centres that cover elderly, youth and family, rehabilitation and traditional services, whilst the Tung Wah Museum strives to promote, restore and preserve the heritage and relics of Tung Wah.

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A group photo of Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs)(front row, left 3), the Hon C Y LEUNG, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Executive of HKSAR and his wife (front row, right 3 and right 4) , and other members of TWGHs Board of Director

Popular singers Mr Adason LO (Centre, left) and Mr Ken HUNG (Centre, right) performing, in collaboration with the choir of TWGHs Lee Ching Dea Memorial College in the Charity Ball

Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) (right 2), Mr SZE Wing Hang, Ivan, TWGHs Vice-Chairman (left 3), Ms. Maisy Ho, TWGHs Vice-Chairman (left 2), Mrs. Katherine MA, TWGHs Vice-Chairman (right 1) and Dr. LEE Yuk Lun, JP, TWGHs Vice-Chairman (left 1) held the cake-cutting ceremony with the Hon C Y LEUNG, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Executive of HKSAR and his wife (right 4 and right 3)

The Hon C Y LEUNG, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Executive of HKSAR (left) present the souvenir to Dr CHAN Un Chan, Ina, the Chairman cum Organizing Committee Co-chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals