Sharing with Our CommunityFocus on the Matilda Children’s Foundation
andInvitation to Carols by the Candlelight
5 December 2013
The Matilda Children’s Foundation
Set up in 2003 by the Matilda International Hospital
Raises money to enable children in the region with no financial means to get treatment – “life-changing surgeries”
Trying To Make a BIG Difference to Little Lives
The Matilda Children’s Foundation
•Creates hope•Surgery and recovery facilitate adoption of orphans•Surgery and recovery enable the children to be children again - walk, play, go to school and other things children do
Making a Difference
Types of diseases corrected Number (total: 43) •Spina bifida 13•Cleft palate and lip 8•Bladder, or cloacal, exstrophy 7•Congenital knee/hip/spine dislocation 3•Cerebral palsy 2•Others 10
Age at Life-Changing Surgery
Family Life Through Adoptions
Of the 43 cases,
19 were orphans. Of these,
11 children were subsequently adopted.
Hometowns
Beijing 11Xian 4Hebei 3Guangzhou 3Sichuan 2Philippines 2Myanmar 1Others 17
A Little Goes a Long Way
• Every dollar goes to helping the children• Doctors and nurses donate time skills,
and tender loving care• Matilda donates surgical and recovery
facilities and services, such as operating theatre, rehab physiotherapy, and onsite accommodation
• Funds used for consumables …
Carols By Candlelight – Giving Hope
Shout Out and Spread the Message
You’re invited! Carols by Candle Light
Date: 5 December 2013Time: 6 pm to 8 pmPlace: Matilda International Hospital
Enquiries: 2849 0355
• Carols by Candle Light event raises funds for the Matilda Children’s Foundation
• Held bi-annually• Tree lighting ceremony, carols, festive hot foods and
beverages, game stalls, Christmas bazaar• Big thanks to schools, hotels, other donors, all
volunteers, for the support• YOU can help, too
Help us Help the Children
Help us Help the ChildrenYou can help by:
-Donating money to the Foundation.
-Participating in our fund raising event, Carols by Candle Light on 5-12-2013 and
o Donate festive food and drinks for sale and consumption
o Donate brand new gift items for charity sales booths
o Volunteer to help on the eveningo Help us connect to sponsors
Call 2849 0355 for details
Acknowledgment to all our 2013 Sponsors
Schools•Eastern District Children’s Choir 東區兒童合唱團 •Hong Kong Academy 香港學堂•Kowloon Junior School 九龍小學•Peak School 山頂小學•Victoria Shanghai Academy 滬江維多利亞學校
Music School•Tutti Flutti Flute Ensemble 長笛合奏團
Acknowledgment to all our 2013 Sponsors
Corporate sponsorsAsiaxpatDaniel Design & Production LimitedEye-fever.comGeoBabyGeoExpatHang Lung Properties LimitedHoi Tai Tours LtdMedia Savvy LimitedPConlineThe Peak GalleriaPenthouse Skylounge LimitedPiero Guidi (Hong Kong) Limited
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Volunteers
One more time .. Shout Out and Tell Your Friends
You’re invited! Carols by Candle Light
Date: 5 December 2013Time: 6 pm to 8 pmPlace: Matilda International Hospital
Enquiries: 2849 0355
Free Peak Matilda Shuttle Bus
Schedule
Thank you