Three minutes to look back at Volunteers for Seniors Day 2019.

“From the stage, I see a blue ocean.  A true blue ocean is right here because you will be bringing true hope to many elderly people today!”

With these words, Chairman of the Elderly Commission, Dr. Lam Ching-choi, opened the 23^rd Volunteers for Seniors Day.

This year, over 2,800 volunteers served over 1,000 elderly people who are on Comprehensive Social Service Assistance and living alone or with an elderly spouse.  We couldn’t have done this without the Hong Kong Church of Christ, our biggest volunteer supporter and collaborator since the event launched 23 years ago.  In addition, all of the items in the lucky bags were sponsored by either corporations or generous individuals.  Their donation and gift made a huge difference to the elderly people we served. 

After the opening ceremony, volunteers went out to all corners of Hong Kong to “make wishes come true for all.”  Services included home visits, cleaning, health and dental check-ups, as well as “Walk the Extra Mile” – helping elderly individuals fulfil their long-time wishes.

Read about how volunteers “walked the extra mile” to make a wish come true 80 year-old Grandpa To.

Thanks a million to our sponsors and partners!