18 Apr 2024
Towngas Volunteer Service Team celebrates 25th anniversary, igniting brilliance in every corner with its caring power
(18 April 2024) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) held a commemorative event today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Towngas Volunteer Service Service Team (TVST). Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, officiated the ceremony and cut the ribbon together with Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Managing Director of Towngas, and representatives from various social welfare organisations, wishing TVST a new milestone in utilising their caring power to ignite brilliance in every corner and continue to benefit the community.
The event was held in the style of a nostalgic dim sum restaurant, with around 200 elderly individuals and their carers invited to join in the celebration. The venue was meticulously decorated to faithfully replicate the decor of an old-style dim sum restaurant. Towngas’ management and senior executives joined hands with TVST members to transform into various roles, such as restaurant waiters, receptionists, and managers, to serve the elderly, hoping to bring back the familiar lively scenes and human touch from their memories. In addition, soft meals were specially prepared for elderly individuals with swallowing difficulties, allowing them to enjoy the pleasure of dining together and sharing a traditional Cantonese dim sum meal with their carers.
In his speech, Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, first congratulated TVST on its 25th anniversary, saying, “25 years is not a brief period of time. If we measure it in terms of a person’s lifetime, it can be considered a significant milestone. What is most moving is that every Towngas volunteer contributes to society with their hands and sweat, which is no small feat. For society, the volunteer strength and contributions from the business community are of great importance.” He also expressed his hope that TVST will continue to uphold the excellent traditions of the past 25 years and accomplish even more in the future, spanning 25 years more and beyond.
Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Towngas Managing Director, said that since its establishment in 1999, TVST has contributed over 1 million service hours, and the cumulative number of beneficiaries has reached 8.5 million. TVST has also received numerous service awards, proving that their efforts have been recognised by the public. In his speech, he said, “Towngas deeply understands that times are changing, and the needs of society are constantly evolving. Volunteer services must also keep pace with the times. It is certain that with technological advancements, volunteer services will become more diversified, intelligent, and better suited to the needs of society. Wherever the Towngas Volunteer Service Team goes, they will undoubtedly leave behind a warm and caring touch, and this human touch will never change!”
At the same time, Mr Wong especially thanked the various social welfare organisations for their assistance and support to Towngas over the years, and hoped to continue working hand in hand in the future to extend love and care to more families and individuals in need.
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Press photos:
Photo 1:
Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, attends the 25th Anniversary Celebratory Luncheon of the Towngas Volunteer Service Team (TVST).
Photo 2:
Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Towngas Managing Director, is also present at the TVST 25th Anniversary Celebratory Luncheon, cheering on all the volunteers attending.
Photo 3:
Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han (centre), Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (right), Towngas Managing Director; and Mr Chua Hoi-wai (left), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, join forces to contribute to the promotion and development of soft meal initiatives.
Photo 4:
TVST members and attending guests pose for a group photo during the 25th anniversary celebration.
Photo 5:
Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han (centre), Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (4th from right), Towngas Managing Director; and Mr Chua Hoi-wai (4th from left), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service; Mrs Patricia Lau (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council; Ms Yvonne Chak Tung-ching (3rd from right), Director of Hong Kong Christian Service; Ms Diana Kam Shuk-hang (2nd from left), Executive Director of The Hong Kong Society for the Aged; Ms Doris Yu Mei-yuk (1st from right), Head of Elderly Services of Caritas Hong Kong; Ms Camilla Tsang Pui-kuen (2nd from right), Vice-Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service; and Mr Raymond Tai Hung-yuen (1st from left), Chairman of the Towngas Volunteer Service Team, jointly kick off the celebratory luncheon.
Photo 6:
Mr Chris Sun Yuk-han (centre), Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (6th from right), Towngas Managing Director, along with representatives from various social welfare organisations and the Towngas management team, attend the TVST 25th Anniversary Celebratory Luncheon.
Photo 7:
Around 200 elderly individuals and their carers have been invited to a sumptuous banquet of soft meals, sharing in the joyous celebration of TVST’s 25th anniversary.
Photos 8 to 11:
The Towngas management team, taking on the roles of restaurant waiters, receptionists, and managers, leads other colleagues in welcoming the elderly and their families to enjoy the pleasure of dining together in a traditional dim sum restaurant.
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The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Mr Addie Lam
Assistant General Manager –
Group Corporate Affairs
Tel: 2963 2578 / 6702 6449
Email:
addie.lam@towngas.com |
Ms Kara Kwong
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Tel: 2963 3497 / 6698 3357
Email:
kara.kwong@towngas.com |