By Lily Lau | Relationship Manager
Project Background
Hong Kong Cancer Fund has been offered a unique opportunity by a generous supporter of a 7,300 sq.ft space in a converted industrial building in Kwai Chung at a subsidized rent. This will allow us to complete our support network with a CancerLink centre.
With the new CancerLink centre in Kwai Chung, we are able to expand our support network to reach a much neglected and underprivileged area in Hong Kong that has increasingly growing demand on cancer support services.
CancerLink Kwai Chung is going to be a centre with a difference. This premises will allow us to expand our range of rehabilitation programmes, provide a stable venue for our wellness classes, we will also be able to add new and upgraded services such as in-house physiotherapist, diet and nutrition workshops and an even larger range of wellness programmes. The centre will also provide our regular services, including a centralised hotline, peer support, psychosocial counselling, home care, palliative care etc.
Objectives
The objectives are to provide free services with professional carers who help clients manage the physical, emotional, psychological and social challenges brought about by a cancer diagnosis.
By offering a wide range of free support and rehabilitation programme, our goal is to empower individuals so that their cancer journey is as comforting, informed and stress-free as possible.
Hong Kong Cancer Fund's work encompasses public education, home care, peer support, complementary therapies, funding of hospital equipment and much more in filling the gaps in cancer care and making life better for people affected by cancer.
Service Target
People diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors, and their carer and family members.
CancerLink Kwai Chung Set Up Progress
Overall fit out works completed in December 2016. Minor adjustments and fine tuning will be made during the course of the 3-months soft launch period from January to March 2017.
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