PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maggie’s Centre HK and AIA Hong Kong Charity Golf Day -
a Resounding Success, Raising $1.5 Million
Hong Kong, March 10, 2025 – Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre Hong Kong (Maggie’s Centre) is thrilled to announce that its recent Charity Golf Day, proudly sponsored by AIA Hong Kong, was a tremendous success, raising an impressive HK$1.5 million. This marks the 7th consecutive year that AIA Hong Kong has taken on the title sponsorship. The event is in association with the prestigious The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, which is sponsoring the green fees and food & beverage services, ensuring a wonderful experience for all participants.
This year, the Charity Golf Day brought together 26 teams for a day of golfing, networking and joining forces to support those affected by cancer. Dr. the Hon Leong Che-hung GBM, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Maggie’s Centre was pleased to announce that Maggie’s Centre provided services for more than 30,000 visits in 2024, the highest number we have ever reached, indicating an increasing demand for cancer care services. Therefore, heartfelt thanks to all sponsors and participants of this event for their steadfast support over the years, enabling Maggie's Centre to expand its free and holistic cancer support services, empowering patients and their families to live with, live through and live beyond cancer.
On the event day, we were honored to have Prof. Chung-mau Lo, BBS, JP, Secretary for Health of the HKSAR Government; Ms. Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited, an AIA Company; Mr. Elmer Cheng, Golf Committee Member, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club; Dr. Ronald Lu, Chairman of Maggie’s Charity Golf Day Organising Committee and Dr. the Hon Leong Che-hung GBM, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Maggie’s Centre, as the guests of honor, all joining hands to support those affected by cancer.
Prof. Chung-mau Lo praised the services of Maggie’s Centre during the Tee-off Ceremony: “Cancer treatment goes beyond the physical medication; it requires holistic and psychosocial support. Maggie’s Centre is here to provide this vital care. With your support, we can continue to ensure that no one faces cancer alone, especially as new treatments, like the recently announced drugs for advanced lung cancer, bring hope to so many.”
We would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ronald Lu as the Chairman of Maggie’s Charity Golf Day Organising Committee, with Mr. Stanley Sun as Vice Chairman, other committee members include Mr. Adrian Lee, Mr. Andrew Lawson, Mrs. Audry Ai Morrow, Mr. Elmer Cheng, Mr. Mark Chan, Mr. Peter Brannan, Ms. Phyllis Tang, and Honorary Advisor Mr. David Hui for their leadership in organising the event, allowing it to run smoothly, and congratulates all the winners of the Charity Golf Tournament.
For over a decade, Maggie’s Centre has relied on the generosity of the community to provide over 230,000 times of services, helping cancer patients navigate their journey and rebuild hope. With an aging and expanding population, an anticipated rise in cancer cases is expected in the near future. In 2022, Hong Kong recorded 35,373 new cancer cases, showing an increasing trend in overall cancer incidence, especially among women over the past few years. These trends indicate a growing need for the support that Maggie’s provides. We look forward to continuing its mission of providing essential support to those affected by cancer, and events like the Charity Golf Day are pivotal in making that possible.
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About Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre
Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre is a local charity adjacent to Oncology Department of Tuen Mun Hospital. We are here to help people take back control when cancer turns life upside down. We provide professional and holistic cancer care services including practical information, emotional and psychosocial support to anyone with cancer, their families and friends, whatever kind of cancer and whatever stage they are at. All Maggie’s services are free and no appointment or referral is needed. Our Centre is a healing place for visitors to drop-in anytime they like; it is a place where cancer patients can meet with our multidisciplinary team including oncology nurses, registered social workers, dietitians and clinical psychologists to get practical advice and also talk to people who have gone through the same cancer journey. With encouragement to become actively involved in treatment, and with the correct information and support, Maggie’s Centre is here to empower cancer patients to live with, live through and live beyond cancer.
About AIA Hong Kong & Macau
AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have close to 17,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.6 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.
About The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club has been providing premier golf, yachting and recreation facilities to members, guests and visitors since 1982. In addition to organising multiple golf tournaments each year, the Club also hosts international tennis events by inviting top players from around the world. From 2003 onwards, the “Community Outreach and Charity Programme” has blossomed from a simple idea into a comprehensive programme of charitable activities that underscores the Club’s commitment to preserving its beautiful environment and improving the lives of less fortunate members of society.
Media Contact
Jen Chan
Head of Fundraising and Communications
Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre
9497 3221
1 As at 30 September 2024
2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau's individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as of 30 September 2024)