Together We Care 2023

Together We Care 2025

H ong Kong Elite Athletes Association and the event main sponsor Hong Kong Jockey Club, the co-organizer YWCA, and the supporting organization Po Leung Kuk Riverain Primary School joined hands to launch the “Together We Care 2025”

Together We Care Initiated by elite athletes, has entered its 21st year. Over the years, groups of elite athletes and volunteers have visited various districts across Hong Kong to promote positive messages of community care, mutual support, and compassion which is aiming to extend warmth and kindness to the elderly and low-income families.

This year, in response to the upcoming National Games, the event was simultaneously held in five districts. Coordinated by the YWCA, the event recruited participants and invited 1,000 individuals—including elderly living alone, underprivileged youth, and families. Each received the goodies bag, and elite athletes led stretching and fitness exercises to promote physical well-being. The initiative not only fostered community engagement but also encouraged participants to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the goodies bag included a variety of food items and daily necessities such as a calendar, umbrella, fish maw with quinoa, and green bean vermicelli. In line with this year’s theme, “全運啟航，愛心飛場,” the goodies bag also featured fitness items like stress balls and resistance bands, which athletes used to demonstrate simple stretching techniques. Additional sponsors—Ma Pak Leung Health Foods and Snowville Tea Industrial (Shenzhen) —contributed pear loquat syrup and Shui Xian tea leaves, respectively.

Additionally, 10 Hong Kong elite athletes— Cheung Siu Lun, Vut Tsz Ying, Tong Cheuk Pan, Chow Chi Ngan, Yu Shing Him, Hung Tik Long, Lee Yuen Yin, Tang Yik Chun, Au Wing Chi, and Mok Uen Ying—led fitness sessions across the districts and wrote warm, handwritten greeting cards for participants as keepsakes.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is the largest charitable public welfare organization in Hong Kong. As the main sponsor of the event, in addition to funding, the Jockey Club has mobilized 50 volunteers to participate. Mr. Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, joined Cheung Siu Lun, Vut Tsz Ying, Mr. Ma Chun Wai, CEO of Metro Broadcast, and YWCA elder services representative on stage to encourage attendees to stay active and share their volunteer experiences.

Dr. Daniel Lee, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association, stated that “Hong Kong athletes have always strived with unwavering dedication and perseverance to bring honor to our city. With the National Games approaching, we believe our athletes will continue to shine. Through the “Together We Care 2025” , our Association extends this spirit of excellence to community and public service, hoping to inspire citizens to join the volunteer movement and care for the elderly and those in need.”

Mr. George Tsoi, Commissioner for Sports, also attended and expressed his support: “The 15th National Games—jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau will officially open next Sunday (November 9). Hong Kong will send its largest-ever delegation of over 600 athletes to compete in 28 events. I warmly invite everyone to take part in this national sporting celebration, cheer for our athletes, and witness their remarkable performances. We look forward to seeing you in the Games.”

Ms. Yvonne Yeung, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), added: “Continuous outreach and social services are vital in helping grassroots communities feel cared for. As the YWCA celebrates its 105th anniversary, ‘精準扶貧’ will be one of our key focuses moving forward. We aim to accompany vulnerable groups through innovative and responsive services.”

Special thanks to The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Li-Ning, Ma Pak Leung Health Foods, Snowville Tea Industrial (Shenzhen) , and every organization that supported this event.