Community Events
September 13th - It was a perfect day for Terry Fox Run, Marathon of Hope to find a cure for cancer. WYKAAO once again participated in the event at the Markham/Unionville site. Click here to see the pictures. John Ho ('65), who took part in the First Run in the 80s, is part of our team; he and his wife, Rose, are visting from Hong Kong. Jeff's brother and his family are visiting from Vancouver; they joined our great WYKAAO team as well. We collectively raised over $4,600 so far this year. 2009 pledge of this good cause will continue until the end of the year. A big THANK YOU for your generous support!
Click here to view a beautiful video by Rose (download/view presentation here). Terry Fox Works Department acknowledged our effort in this letter.
The Honourable Philip S. Lee 李紹麟 (WYK 1960) takes office as Manitoba's 24th Lieutenant Governor on August 4th, 2009. Philip graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon and immigrated to Canada in early 1960s where he continued his education. Decision to stay in Canada changed the life of Philip (see reports here).
The following Chapters of Wah Yan College Alumni Associations in Canada congratulate Philip for his success and achievements and offer thanks to his contribution to the Chinese communities and to Canada. The congratulation messaqe appears in Sing Tao Daily.
Wah Yan College Alumni (Vancouver) Association
Wah Yan College Alumni Association - Calgary Chapter
Wah Yan Past Student Association, Edmonton
Wah Yan College (Hong Kong) Ontario Alumni Association
Wah Yan College Kowloon Alumni Association of Ontario
Some of his school friends also sent the attached congratulation message. Click here to read. Videos from TV broadcasts can be viewed here and here.
On a cloudy Sunday in September, Team WYKAAO showed up at the Unionville Public Library registration desk. After a short speech by the local organizers in the front lawn on Terry Fox' fight for the cure of cancer, participants started their Run/Walk along the scenic country path along the Toogood Pond. Some of our members undertook the 5-km route and some negotiated the short cut on a bridge across the beautiful pond.
For the effort of the Jeff Mah family with his sister-in-law, Ms Monica Tang, Ms Gertrude Chan, Eric Li, Alan Leong and Anthony Ho, Team WYKAAO raised close to C$6,000.00 for this worthy cause. Click here to view the photo album.
Thanks to your generosity, WYKAAO was able to raise $7,000.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation.