Talk on Treasuring Life 2016

Thanks to the ECO Foundation (環保慈善基金) and Guidance Committee, the OLE event on 18 November 2016 inspired students to cherish life and taught them how to face adversity with tenacity. We were privileged to hear and learn from two exceptional personalities in Hong Kong -- namely Dr Ko Wing Man (高永文醫生), Secretary for Food and Health of HKSAR, and Mr Chau Kin Ming (仇健明先生).

Dr Ko gave us an insight into the behind-the-scene battles faced by healthcare personnel during the SARS period, and won a lot of admiration from his audience for healthcare workers who soldiered on with their duty to care for the public in trying circumstances. He was also gracious enough to share with the students how to respond rationally to academic setbacks in order to continue to learn and grow.

Mr Chau (aka 'Rambo') possesses a larger than life presence and indomitable willpower. He regaled his audience with heartwarming humour about his struggles against disability and gave concrete tips on what to do when feeling blue. He also presented us with copies of his biography so that students could read and learn how to overcome negativity.

It was an invaluable opportunity to learn from both speakers and ECO Foundation who showed us what the power of love -- for our community, for ourselves and for life itself -- can achieve.