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Hong Kong DJ ‘Uncle Ray’ makes good on birthday promise with HK$100,000 donation to Operation Santa Claus
- In December 2019, Ray Cordeiro decided to pre-sell 100 signed copies of his autobiography at HK$1,000 each
- All proceeds were pledged to Operation Santa Claus 2020, a fundraising drive by the South China Morning Post and RTHK
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The Operation Santa Claus (OSC) coffers became richer by HK$100,000 (US$12,900) this year, thanks to a generous donation by veteran radio DJ “Uncle Ray” Cordeiro.
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This came as the 96-year-old announced he would take a break from his radio shows, citing precautionary measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“My doctor advised me to stay away from the office for now,” he said, adding that he had been enjoying his time at home.
“There is no place like home to really enjoy life! I’ve just been relaxing, watching TV, reading newspapers and books, and ordering meals. At my age, you learn to take life easy.”
Ray Cordeiro, who adopted the professional moniker “Uncle Ray”, began his radio career in 1949, and joined public broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) in 1960.
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Uncle Ray, who was named “The World’s Most Durable DJ” in 2000 by the Guinness Book of World Records, said he planned to resume his work once a vaccine for Covid-19 was available.
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