When Mr. Cheung Man-sun (Sun Gor – elder brother Sun), former Assistant Director of Broadcasting of RTHK, was near retirement, he began serving as our ambassador.  His wife Candy Chea has been alongside of him, actively participating in all of our events.  We asked them why they give their time and energy to help HOPE worldwide and the people we serve. 

Sun Gor: I was first interested in getting involved because I liked the flexibility of working with smaller nonprofit organizations.  Then when I met Dan and Elexa Liu, who began the work in Hong Kong, I felt an immediate connection.  Like my own children, they were both educated in the US.  I was impressed that with their pedigree, they were willing to serve at a nonprofit organization in Sham Shui Po!  Others in their organization, such as Executive Director Jonathan Liu and Fundraising Manager Amy Chiu, are equally passionate.  I believe they really want to help people.  It’s been a joy working with them.

The ability of HOPE worldwide to mobilize many dedicated volunteers is amazing to me.  On Volunteers for Seniors Day in 2016, it was three degrees and raining.  My wife Candy and I were so impressed to see so many volunteers still showed up to serve.  I will never forget huddling together with just some of them as we took a group photo right outside of the public restroom!

I especially enjoy participating in their “GoodTrekker”, an annual travel plus walkathon fundraising initiative.  Two of the years we went on very challenging walks in the mountains of Sichuan Province.  Last year, we went to Croatia.  GoodTrekker combines my love for travel and also the desire to help people.  A win-win for me!

Candy: My husband and I had different thoughts about life after retirement.  I wanted to help people.  Sun Gor wanted to travel the world.  The opportunity HOPE worldwide has given us is a great blessing!  We are doing both!  I see Sun Gor taking on the ambassador role like a duck taking to water.  Through working with HOPE worldwide, his heart for people really shines forth.  I watch him and say to myself, “I married the right man!”  I appreciate him even more.  It’s made us closer as a couple.  

Sun Gor and Candy have become our very good friends.  We are grateful for their friendship and the significant contributions they have made in helping us serve the community more effectively.  Thank you, Sun Gor and Candy!