{"id":36725,"date":"2025-10-22T23:29:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=36725"},"modified":"2025-10-22T23:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:29:21","slug":"the-society-for-the-relief-of-disabled-children-in-hong-kong-celebrates-70-years-founded-transforming-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=36725","title":{"rendered":"The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children in Hong Kong Celebrates 70 Years Founded Transforming Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Striving for HK$5 million<\/span> Donations to Help “Bring The Children Home” Campaign and Other Impactful Programmes for Children with Special Needs<\/b><\/p>\n

HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 22, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC), one of the longest-standing NGOs in Hong Kong<\/span> dedicated to supporting children with disabilities, proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1955, SRDC develops into\u00a0the forefront of providing life-changing care, research, advocacy, and resources to children with disabilities and their families.<\/p>\n

To mark this momentous occasion, SRDC host a series of celebratory events and fund-raising initiatives throughout the year, including “SRDC – Pioneers for 70 Years<\/b> –<\/b>\u00a0Impact Story Exhibition”<\/b> at Pacific Place, Admiralty starting from today to October 26, 2025<\/span>. Dr Cecilia Fan Yuen<\/span>-man, the Under\u00a0Secretary for Health, HKSAR has officiated at the opening ceremony, with Honorable guests including Mr. FAN Hung Ling, Henry, SBS, JP, Chairman, Hospital Authority, HKSAR, and other renowned doctors.<\/p>\n

Upcoming impactful events include their annual Sandy Bay Hospital Charity Bazaar\u00a0on 15th<\/sup> November 2025<\/span> and SRDC’s Famous Christmas Day Parade and Santa’s Christmas lunch on 25\u00a0December 2025 for the children at The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Our 70th anniversary is a celebration of the extraordinary journey we have undertaken together with our community,” said TT CHEUNG, BBS, JP, Chairman of SRDC,\u00a0“It is a testament to the collective efforts of our supporters and partners who have worked tirelessly to ensure every child with special needs receives the support they need to thrive.”<\/p>\n

“We are also launching a new programme, ‘Bring The Children Home,’<\/b> for underprivileged families in Hong Kong<\/span>. <\/b>Several<\/b>\u00a0ventilator assisted children at The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital are ready to go home and need additional support with homecare. Through this initiative, we will support these families with homecare and in building strong support networks, ensuring that when the children are ready to return home, they can safely enjoy a fulfilling family life and a heartwarming reunion.<\/p>\n

This new programme and other SRDC impact initiatives will benefit from your generous donations. The aim is to reach HKD $5 million<\/span> donations. We at SRDC look forward to welcoming more donors to join hands with us in giving these children a brighter and more promising future.” TT CHEUNG added.<\/p>\n

“SRDC – Pioneers for 70 Years” Impact Story Exhibition Opening Ceremony Photo Download:<\/b>\u00a0https:\/\/shorturl.at\/K59m2<\/a><\/p>\n

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Group Photo of Honourable Guests attending\u00a0\"SRDC - Pioneers for 70 Years\" Impact Story Exhibition Opening Ceremony<\/a>
Group Photo of Honourable Guests attending\u00a0“SRDC – Pioneers for 70 Years” Impact Story Exhibition Opening Ceremony<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Looking Ahead<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

As SRDC reflects on its legacy, it is also looking to the future with a renewed focus on innovation and inclusivity. The organisation plans to expand its programmes, leverage new technologies in rehabilitation, and advocate for research and policies that promote equal opportunities for children with disabilities in Hong Kong<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Join the Celebration<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

SRDC invites the community to join in celebrating this remarkable milestone. Another highlight of the anniversary celebrations will be the SRDC 70th Anniversary Sandy Bay Hospital Charity Bazaar on 15 Nov 2025<\/span>. Donations from the Sandy Bay Hospital Fair raise funds to upgrade medical equipment for the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, ensuring that the\u00a0organisation can continue its vital mission for years to come.<\/p>\n

SRDC \u2013 Pioneers for 70 Years \u2013 Impact Story Exhibition Testimonials –<\/p>\n

Here are a few testimonials from some of the children, some now grown up, whose impact stories are featured at the exhibition and also on our website (https:\/\/www.srdc.org.hk\/en\/success-stories\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Dare to dream!<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

“I am a person with a disability, but I am also the master of my own life. As long as I have dreams in my heart and strive to improve, I can soar and let the flower of my dreams bloom.” Song Bei<\/span>, Online Writer<\/p>\n

“I don’t want to just rely on government funding anymore. I want to live and work on my own, and I hope society can offer more opportunities for people like me.” Chun To, recently moved out of hospital after 19 years to independent living and graduated from university.<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Impact<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Over the past seven decades, SRDC has worked tirelessly to advance medical care, rehabilitation, and inclusion for children with disabilities. Some of the NGO’s key milestones include:<\/p>\n