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Compassionate Lawyer Sponsors 12 Children: Aiming to Bring Happiness and Warmth to Kids

Every Saturday morning, Lawyer Wong takes the time to visit the children, playing and interacting with them, and even preparing snacks for them. “I’ve always felt very fortunate in my studies, work, and family, so I want to give back to society and bring happiness and warmth to the children!” Lawyer Wong's connection with the children at Po Leung Kuk began in 2019. Initially, she learned about volunteer activities involving visits and interactions with children through a member newsletter from the Hong Kong Law Society. During that event, staff from Po Leung Kuk informed her about the facilities, programs, and sponsorship details. Lawyer Wong found the program meaningful and decided to become a sponsor, hoping to improve the children’s living environment and provide them with opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities. After completing training for sponsors, she officially began visiting the sponsored children. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused multiple delays in visitations, it did not deter her compassionate spirit. She expressed that she enjoys every visit, fully engaging with the children, saying, “Whatever the children want to play, I play along with them, even if it’s in the garden.” She also keeps track of each child’s interests, personalities, and memories to make future visits more familiar and enjoyable. “I remember on my first visit to one child, he asked if he could hug me.” Unfortunately, due to visitation rules prohibiting close contact, Lawyer Wong couldn’t give him a hug. However, that experience deeply moved her, highlighting the children's need for love and care. With a heart full of compassion, Lawyer Wong hopes to reach out to and visit even more children, bringing them joy. Thus, she decided to “expand her family” by increasing her sponsorship from 5 to a total of 12 children. “I hope that in the brief hour of our visit, the children can have fun and find a different experience in their daily lives at the facility; I also want them to feel that there are many people in society who care about and love them.”

物理治療師陪伴殘疾人士走上藝術家的路 (Chinese Only)

高韻雯（KoKo）在9個月大的時候，因發燒而患上大腦麻痺症，自此嚴重影響其身體協調和語言能力，需要長期坐輪椅，但無損她對藝術的熱誠。Koko花了許多時間和毅力執起畫筆，透過畫作與世界連接，成立屬於自己的畫廊，更當上了香港展能藝術家。 KoKo自小已很喜歡拿各種顏料來玩，十多年前才正式跟隨老師學畫畫，從此就沉醉在繪畫世界。KoKo的畫畫過程，一點都不容易，因為她的肌肉張力異常，四肢間中出現不協調和痙攣，以致影響活動能力，於是她便從較易控制的塑膠彩學起。她每天用上許多時間和毅力握著手上的畫筆，開始在畫布上畫畫的日子，表達心裡面的情感和意念，讓她的「生命畫布」增添豐富的色彩。保良局嚴重肢體傷殘人士綜合支援服務物理治療師左棟樑（Alex）分享，「其實畫畫的動作非常複雜，需要大小肌肉的協調，Koko的手指和手腕的關節僵硬，容易脫臼，需要持續接受物理治療，故我們會定期上門為她進行拉筋訓練，希望減少關節攣縮，維持其四肢活動能力，助她繼續拿起畫筆。」即使Koko四肢嚴重攣縮，其身體的限制沒有阻礙Koko對藝術創作的渴求。「每一次訓練，KoKo都總是面帶微笑，即使有時身體狀況不佳，手部的肌肉和筋鍵特別繃緊，她都會樂觀地嘗試和練習，只因這是她與世界連接的重要媒介之一。記得剛認識Koko時，由於她難以用語言表達，所以每次訓練時只能作簡單交流或是透過照顧者了解她的感受，後來我就從她的畫作打開話匣子，從中也能了解她的內心世界和想法。」 KoKo喜歡創作各類型畫作，家中亦擺放了不少作品。在這十多年來的藝術創作路上，她成為了香港展能藝術家，更成立屬於自己的「思情畫意畫廊」，希望帶出「畫畫人及看畫人要用心思考畫」的意思。KoKo又將畫畫心路歷程和作品結集成書，藉此告訴大家，即使遇上任何問題也不用害怕，只要肯堅持，總有解決的辦法，正如書中所言：「一幅畫布，既是張白布，同時也是個有待發現、有待創造的新世界。畫布是她與世界溝通的重要媒介之一，也是記錄生活上喜怒哀樂的寒暑表。」

(Chinese Only)愛．無分地域與種族

(Chinese Only) Leon 是個早產寶寶，關節及活動能力較遜於一般孩子，因為原生家庭未能照顧他，3 歲以前住在保良局幼兒之家。2018 年的10 月，Leon 正式成為Chris 與Kathi 的領養孩子，到美國展開了新的家庭生活。 Chris 與Kathi 仍然記得最初見到Leon 的時候，雙方語言不通，帶著一點點好奇、一點點探索，慢慢的親近、接觸。Chris 與Kathi 夜裡陪伴Leon 一起入睡，為Leon 唱歌、讀故事書、一起看電影。感受到被愛的Leon 雖然不懂用英語表達，但他會用他的小手觸碰Kathi 的臉，加上一個小小的吻，表達自己的愛意與感激之情。不經不覺，Leon 已成為Chris 與Kathi 家庭的一份子逾一年了，Leon 與Chris 及Kathi 的三個子女相處融洽，大家一起旅行、過聖誕節、開生日會。 Leon 的身體狀況，沒有令Chris 與Kathi 一家人對他的愛減少，對他們而言，愛是無條件的，而Leon 的加入令他們的家庭更幸福美滿。同樣找到溫暖的家生活的還有4 歲半的Cana。2018 年3 月，Cana 正式到美國與領養父母－ Bryan 與Shannon，以及他們的兒子生活。 Cana 出生時身體有不同的毛病，比一般孩子需要更多的關顧以及治療，經常需要看醫生，但Bryan 與Shannon 從不介懷，只想給予Cana 最好的照顧、最大的安全感以及最窩心的愛，對他們而言，最大的回報，便是Cana 健康快樂地成長，以及Cana 的一聲「Mommy」、「Daddy」。Bryan 與Shannon 笑說，雖然Cana 與兒子不是親生兄弟姐妹，但現在親近得像「孖生」一樣。雙方能建立如此牢固的信任與牽絆，Bryan 與Shannon 表示，最重要的是對孩子坦誠，他們會坦白地與Cana 分享領養經歷，好奇寶寶Cana 的提問，他們都會一一回答。待Cana 長大後，Bryan 與Shannon也會陪伴她一同回港尋根，尋找屬於她生命中的經歷。錢倩君主任保良局領養服務組為孩子尋找一個最合適的家社會上有部份孩子因為不同家庭問題未能得到父母妥善照顧，保良局透過領養服務安排，為孩子「尋家」，惟當中一些孩子因為年紀、健康、生父母複雜背景等問題，未能獲安排本地家庭領養，便轉介到海外家庭領養。保良局領養服務組主任錢倩君希望，本港社會大眾可以多認識及了解待領養兒童的個別需要，開放自己的心和家庭給一些有特殊需要的孩子︰「我們相信領養是一種祝福，我們的目標不是為家庭尋找最適合的孩子，而是為孩子尋找最適合的家庭，讓領養父母和被領養孩子都能透過領養改變及祝福互相的生命。」保良局領養服務組查詢電話︰2277 8403

一包餅乾，帶來的滿足(Chinese Only)

「有啲咩食物呀？粟米片、通粉，嘩，有餅乾！」梓朗是保良局「關愛無限‧共跨疫境」扶弱計劃的受惠者之一。他正就讀保良局幼稚園暨幼兒園，與父母及1歲的弟弟同住觀塘區的唐樓。早前本局探訪梓朗一家，了解他們在疫情下的生活情況，並送上營養包。梓朗對營養包的食物無比好奇，當看到餅乾時，即使隔著口罩，仍能感受到梓朗的笑容。梓朗興奮得把餅乾當作「毛公仔」，當晚整晚抱著它睡覺。梓朗媽媽翌日致電學校，哽咽著感謝學校和老師雪中送炭，簡單的一句︰「梓朗很喜歡你們送的餅乾。」，正正體現出咫尺善行的意義。梓朗歡愉的笑容、媽媽感動的淚水，讓這包餅乾，價值遠超於其價格本身。不少基層家庭受疫情影響，如同梓朗一家需要各界援手。保良局誠邀您加入「關愛無限‧共跨疫境」扶弱計劃，為受疫情影響的基層人士提供食物援助，尤其小朋友的基本營養需要。善長每捐款$350，可為一名低收入、失業及有需要人士提供為期一周的食物包/熱餐，或為一名基層兒童提供營養包。捐款支持

Leaving Nursing to Nurse Her Son Back to Health

For every mother, feeling her baby growing inside of her during the 10 months of pregnancy is one of life’s most incredible journeys. Ms. Yiu, soon to be the mother of Laam Laam, could not wait to welcome her little one and start their small family, Born prematurely at just 26 weeks, Laam Laam’s tiny organs were not yet ready for the world. He spent crucial months in the hospital fighting to survive and he requires round-the-clock care – a ventilator breathes for him at all times. Laam Laam couldn’t run and jump like other kids in the past 6 years because he had to go to the hospital for various treatments. His ventilator must be monitored constantly. As such, Ms. Yiu had no choice but to leave her job to be Laam Laam’s full-time caregiver. While the financial, physical, and emotional demands soon became overwhelming, money grew tight as the income of Ms. Yiu’s husband alone could not cover Laam Laam’s expensive medical costs. Professional team of Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre is helping Laam Laam on his muscle training Thankfully, she heard about the Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre-Special Child Center. When the professionals of the center heard about Laam Laam’s circumstances, a dedicated team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, childcare workers and social workers were fully geared up to provide holistic support for Laam Laam and his family. His performance on his speech, muscles and eating abilities were weaker than other children of his age at the beginning of training; however after 3 years of time at the center, Laam Laam made tremendous strides in developing his overall abilities. Ms Yiu feels immensely grateful to Po Leung Kuk and the center for providing her family with comprehensive support She cherishes how their care gave her strength and courage to face each hurdle along this difficult journey. “Because if I did not hang in there with courage, who else could Laam Laam count on?” While uncertainty remains about the future of Yiu’s family, Po Leung Kuk will continue to support children with special needs and their families like Yiu’s family through the Kuk’s full backing in fostering children development and meeting their family needs. With the assistance of Po Leung Kuk’s resources and generous contributions from donors, we are able to provide adequate and comprehensive training services for underprivileged children and families, safeguarding the children's growth and offering holistic support to families.