Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus
Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes
Doctors, nurses and students at HKSH Medical Group in Hong Kong swapped their clinical routines for a day of fitness and fundraising, inspiring all to “throw kindness and catch health”.
The staff-led activity on December 19 formed part of HKSH OSC Month, a fundraising campaign in aid of Operation Santa Claus (OSC) – a cause the group has supported for the 17th consecutive year.
Awards were given to employees and teams across departments in recognition of taking part, teamwork and sustained effort throughout the campaign.
While donations were raised, the focus was equally on participation, with activities designed to get people moving and working together.
Dr Joseph Chan Woon-tong, the group’s chief medical officer, said the hospital’s support for OSC dated back to 2009, when staff first began organising collective fundraising efforts.
Chan, who is also the deputy medical superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, said that “as healthcare professionals, we want to help not only our patients but also people in need across the community”.