Face-to-Face Fundraising

Anson Ng

When I started working with The Fred Hollows Foundation, my hope was to influence more people to learn about the impact that eye diseases can have on a person’s life. The fundraising work that I am doing is very positive and meaningful and the kindness of each supporter has inspired me to keep going. I once met a gentleman on the street whose eyes had been injured and needed to be bandaged for a while, and he told me how much it mattered to him to have good eyesight during this time. Not only did he become a supporter of The Foundation, but he also shared words of encouragement to me. I will always remember this moment. I believe that every bit of support can change someone’s life.

Gary Li

Since working with The Fred Hollows Foundation, members of the public have been my greatest motivation. I remember meeting someone who just had eye surgery and she described the feeling of helplessness before the surgery and how thankful she was after the surgery. She expressed her gratitude for the work that The Foundation is doing to help children with cataract. All these experiences are still vivid in my mind, empowering me to overcome any obstacle.

Ka Hang Cheung

I stay committed to my fundraising work because I hope to show to my daughter that not everyone is fortunate enough to born with good eyesight. I hope that through my work, I can make a difference to people so that they can see the beauty of this world. I once had a supporter tell me: “I want to help even if it means I can’t go to school and not have money for food.” This made me realise that if you stay determined, the future will be full of hope. Thank you to all our supporters for making me realize the power of small acts of kindness to make a huge difference. I will keep working hard!

Martin Lai

I started working with The Fred Hollows Foundation in 2016. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit one of the places we provide our services. After a long 4-hour treacherous journey by car, we arrived to visit an old lady who had cataract. She was not at all woeful because she could not see. Rather, she was so grateful to see the people from The Foundation arrive and she said happily: “My greatest wish is to see my grandson grow up healthy and happy.” I hope to use this opportunity to tell people that every little bit that you give, could transform someone’s life.

Wong Wai Nam

In a blind experience workshop, I learned what life is like for blind people, which inspired me to help them. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of The Fred Hollows Foundation’s fundraising efforts to help more people in need. I would like to acknowledge people who are willing to stop on the street to hear me talk about The Foundation’s sight-saving work.

Ng Wai Yi

I remember one particularly difficult day fundraising on the street, and it started to drizzle. Suddenly, I heard a young lady’s voice asking me about The Foundation and information on how to donate. After learning more about The Foundation, she offered to support and even sent her blessings before she left. This is my greatest motivation to keep my passion for working for the organisation.

Pun Sok Kun, Grace

Professor Fred Hollows has restored sight and changed the lives of countless individuals, making his contributions incredibly admirable. I believe that working with The Fred Hollows Foundation to help in restoring people's sight is profoundly meaningful.

I have had the privilege of witnessing the project in Inner Mongolia, which has provided me with a deeper understanding of The Foundation's efforts to enhance eye health services in remote and underdeveloped areas and villages, effectively improving basic eye health services in those regions.

We hope that with our daily efforts, more people will support the The Fred Hollows Foundation and help people with avoidable blindness, bringing them change and continuing Professor Fred Hollows's mission.

Li Lihua, Lily

I joined the The Fred Hollows Foundation team in 2017 and had the opportunity to visit the areas where the The Foundation works in. I still vividly remember my visit to Yunnan in 2018 where I met a little boy named Xiao Long who was born with cataracts. His story left a profound impact on me. As a mother, I worry about my child's minor illnesses, so I can only imagine the devastation of having a son afflicted with cataracts and unable to access timely treatment.

During that visit, Xiao Long had his sight restored. Witnessing his pure and joyful smile continues to inspire me in my work. The ability to see is truly a tremendous blessing.

The support of every compassionate citizen allows more people to regain their sight and find happiness once again.

Chan Po Yan

Although I joined the The Fred Hollows Foundation team not so long ago, I've already witnessed a lot. I was fortunate to be able see our work first-hand where I witnessed the joy in our beneficiaries' eyes as their bandages were removed after the surgery. These experiences helped me grow, and also made me realise that happiness is not a given. Now, I cherish my job even more, and it makes me appreciate the people and things around me.