Melissa

Melissa was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004. She found out about HKBCF through her doctor-in-charge, Dr. Polly Cheung. After recovery, she quit her full time job and volunteered her time and expertise to assist in operational support work of the Foundation. “I hope I can contribute my own efforts to the society and to help people in need,” Melissa said.

 

Before falling ill Melissa was a typical working woman: she worked in the human resources department for a financial company and always felt overwhelmed with the heavy workload. However, the experience in combating cancer completely changed her outlook on life. Melissa decided she needed to lead a different way of life after recovery, so she stopped working, did more exercise, endeavored to always have a cheerful perspective and lastly, she felt a calling to do more volunteer work. Melissa was of course no stranger to offering her time as she had already spent time volunteering as a librarian for her daughter’s elementary school, helping to computerize library facilities.

 

Melissa is now extending her love and care by volunteering at the HKBCF. She believes that “prevention is better than a cure”. Yet, she thinks that Hong Kong women in general are still perhaps too sheepish to talk about breast cancer and would most hide their sickness for fear of treatment. She added that even many of her friends have never had a mammogram screening done before. Melissa has joined HKBCF’s volunteer team with the aim to help educate women in Hong Kong to be more aware of their health and she hopes she can make a difference in someone’s life.

 

Mrs. Joanna Choi, HKBCF Chairman presents Melissa (left) with a certificate of appreciation at the HKBCF 2008 Volunteer Day.

 

(July 2008)

 

Mrs. Joanna Choi, HKBCF Chairman presents Melissa (left) with a certificate of appreciation at the HKBCF 2008 Volunteer Day.