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Hong Kong Cancer Fund

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Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Founded1987; 37 years ago (1987)
FounderSally Lo
TypeCharitable institution
FocusFree Cancer Consultation, Cancer Services, Cancer Support
Location
Area served
Hong Kong
MethodFree 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.
Websitecancer-fund.org
pink.cancer-fund.org
Hong Kong Cancer Fund
Traditional Chinese香港癌症基金會
Simplified Chinese香港癌症基金会
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXiānggǎng Áizhèng Jījīnhuì
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 ngaam4 zing3 gei1 gam1 wui6*2

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]

History

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Hong 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

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Wellness programme and therapeutic workshops

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Help cancer patients to relax, tackle negative emotions, relieve stress and restore confidence through yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, horticulture, music and art therapy.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Art therapy for cancer patients: mandalas work their magic". South China Morning Post. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
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