Singing for a cause: Charity concert in November supports HK Spinal Cord Injury Fund
Come end of November and we’ll get to see an unknown side of some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable faces. On 25 November, prominent political personalities, business tycoons, doctors, etc. are coming together to host a charity concert in collaboration with Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. The charity lends support to HK Spinal Cord Injury Fund, which aims to accelerate the recovery rate among patients with permanent spinal cord injuries.
The charity concert, which sees esteemed members from different walks of life join hands with the full body of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, also aims to raise awareness among the younger generation about Hong Kong’s own musical heritage.
As Ella Lau, the concert’s organiser explained, “This concert hopes to promote the education programme developed by HK Chinese Orchestra and, at the same time, support the HK Spinal Cord Injury Fund. Our performers are all amateur singers united by a common passion for charity. It is also our mission to spread Hong Kong’s music tradition among younger people.”
One of the most prominent faces to lend his voice to the cause is celebrated doctor and former Secretary of Food and Health, Ko Wing-man, who feels this is a creative and effective way to spread awareness about spinal cord injury.
Another well-known personality to support the cause is William Louey, Director of Kowloon Motor Bus Company. He says, “Doing all kinds of charity makes me happy. In this charity event, you’ll see me singing, taking photos and doing a lot of other creative work.”
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay
