Hong Kong News Hub: Hong Kong man battling terminal cancer donates HK$800,000 to child cancer fund

A 28-year-old man battling terminal cancer in Hong Kong has donated HK$800,000 to a children’s cancer charity, with a message to youngsters fighting the disease: “please always believe in your ability to recover.”

Gabriel Yeung. Photo: via Facebook. — Gabriel Yeung. File photo: Gabriel Yeung, via Facebook.

Gabriel Yeung, who was diagnosed with terminal stomach and liver cancer last year, announced his donation to the Children’s Cancer Foundation Hong Kong on social media on Thursday. A friend familiar with Yeung’s situation told HKFP on Friday that Yeung had been hospitalised for treatment and there was “no medical update” from his doctors.

In a public social media post, the University of Hong Kong graduate described the pain of battling terminal cancer and receiving chemotherapy since his diagnosis last year.

“Apart from struggling with side effects, it robs one of basic dignity as a human being as well as the ability to speak,” Yeung wrote in English.

A gift of appreciation sent to Gabriel Yeung by the Children's Cancer Foundation Hong Kong in recognition of his donation. Photo: Gabriel Yeung via Facebook. — A gift of appreciation sent to Gabriel Yeung by the Children’s Cancer Foundation Hong Kong in recognition of his donation. Photo: Gabriel Yeung, via Facebook.

“At this moment, what I desire most is for this world to be free of cancer and other illnesses,” the post reads. “I am very grateful for the support from my family, friends, colleagues and everyone around me.”

“I would like to leave what I can’t take away to the children who are bravely fighting against cancer. I have made a donation of HK$800,000 to the Children’s Cancer Foundation Hong Kong to support the work of the organization,” Yeung wrote.

In a voice note shared with the media by his friend, Yeung said children battling cancer suffered more – but were also braver – than he was.

“Because they are supposed to be enjoying a carefree childhood, but they have to face the hardship of going through cancer, that’s why I’ve decided to support them,” Yeung said in Cantonese.

The Children’s Cancer Foundation Hong Kong provides cancer care for young patients and their families. The organisation expressed its gratitude to Yeung, and sent him a gift in appreciation, according to the social media post.

Yeung also said that children fighting the disease should always believe in their ability to recover.

“Even though the journey is excruciating, as long as you don’t give up, have faith in your recovery, and perhaps, one day, a miracle may happen,” he said.

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