Hong Kong Cancer Fund was established in 1987 with a mission to better the quality of cancer support in Hong Kong. It is the largest cancer support organisation in Hong Kong providing free information and professional services to anyone who has or is affected by cancer.[1]
| Founded | 1987 |
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| Founder | Sally Lo |
| Type | Charitable institution |
| Focus | Free Cancer Consultation, Cancer Services, Cancer Support |
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Area served | Hong Kong |
| Method | Free services to anyone touched by cancer their 5 CancerLink support centres and Cancer Patient Resource Centres in 7 hospitals in Hong Kong. Support cancer research projects and improve hospital environment. |
| Website | cancer-fund.org pink.cancer-fund.org |
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| Traditional Chinese | 香港癌症基金會 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 香港癌症基金会 | ||||||||||
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History
editHong Kong Cancer Fund was established in 1987 to provide support, information and care to those living with cancer, and to increase awareness and knowledge of cancer in the community.[1]
Services and Activities
editWellness programme and therapeutic workshops
editHelp cancer patients to relax, tackle negative emotions, relieve stress and restore confidence through yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, horticulture, music and art therapy.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Art therapy for cancer patients: mandalas work their magic". South China Morning Post. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hong Kong Cancer Fund.
- www.cancer-fund.org – Hong Kong's Largest Cancer Support Organisation
- pink.cancer-fund.org Archived 2015-02-10 at the Wayback Machine - Pink Revolution (Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Hong Kong)