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Youth Cancer Hong Kong founder recognized at Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

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Timothy Chan founded Youth Cancer Hong Kong to provide support for young cancer patients, enabling them to connect with peers facing similar challenges. His initiative addresses a gap in Hong Kong's healthcare system, which often caters to either children or adults, leaving young adults like himself without adequate resources. Chan's work has been recognized as a finalist in the community category of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, an initiative by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post. AI

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Youth Cancer Hong Kong founder recognized at Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: youth-led charity supports young cancer patients

    Timothy Chan Chi-fung was 19 when a testicular tumour sent him into a Hong Kong hospital system largely designed for children or much older adults. Neither door quite fitted. His experience eventually led him to found Youth Cancer Hong Kong, a contribution that has earned him a p…

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