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Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation (HKARF) invite you to sponsor our charity concert this November in partnership with the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra. Concert Theme: ‘Sounds of Support for Rheumatic Patients’ The funds raised from this concert will be entirely dedicated to promoting the Foundation’s patient support programmes, primarily including hydrotherapy rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as hydrotherapy) and physiotherapy exercise classes.
In the current socio-economic environment, fundraising has become increasingly challenging. While we explore innovative methods to support patients, we must also maintain our regular rehabilitation exercise programmes (including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy exercise classes), which heavily rely on the generous and selfless support of benefactors. We are very grateful for your continued support, especially as the four-and-a-half-year programme funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for our regular courses will end in January next year. Therefore, we sincerely ask for your continued support for our regular programmes to improve the physical and mental well-being of patients, thereby enhancing their rehabilitation capabilities.
Charity Concert Details:
Date: November 17 2024
Time: 7:30pm-10pm
Venue: Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
Programme (The organisers reserve the right to make final changes to the repertoire):
l Rheumatic patient performing a harp duet with the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra
l Wagner: Overture to “The Flying Dutchman”
l Glière: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in E-flat major, Op. 74
l Sibelius: “The Swan of Tuonela”, From “Lemminkäinen Suite”, Op. 22 No. 2
l Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
We hope you will consider this opportunity to support our mission. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you for this meaningful event. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat, at 2346 6336.
Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation Limited will hold a community education exhibition “Take Hold the Wind ˖ Hand Craft the Art” from August 16 to 18 to raise public awareness and attention to rheumatic diseases, and exhibit handicrafts by patients. At the same time, we will get together friends and donors in a Live Band Happy Hour to raise fund for the hydrotherapic exercise classes and public education programmes to help rheumatic patients.
Details as below:
“Take Hold the Wind ˖ Hand Craft the Art” exhibition will be held in Anita Chan Gallery, Fringe Club, Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong on August 16 (1pm to 6pm) and August 17-18 (11am – 6pm). At 2:30 pm on August 18, a health education talk cum FACEBOOK LIVE on “Hand Pain and Arthritis- Pathology, Treatment and Care” will take place.
“Good Friends Get Together Happy Hour” Music Show cum Charity Auction will take place from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, August 17 at Fringe Dairy and made up of performances by live bands including Wing and special guest performer Medipella, a doctor cappella group. Charity auction will be held during the intermissions.
[Foundation power suspension and arrangements]
As there will be a power suspension for fixed electrical installations and switchboard maintenance on February 23, from 9 am to 6 pm, we anticipate that our Foundation will be directly affected. In order to mitigate any disruptions, our team will be working from home and will make every effort to maintain service, although we will not have access to the office desktop. Please expect some delays in our responses during this time. Thank you for your understanding.