Jointly organised by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Operation Santa Claus (OSC) continued to promote the spirit of helping and caring to benefit those in need in the city, raising more than HK$16.7 million in donations, and overcoming another year of challenges. The funds raised by this year’s OSC campaign will be shared amongst 15 beneficiaries across the city that serve more than 12,000 people and support disadvantaged communities,including charities serving the causes of children and youth, the community, the environment, medical, elderly, and those with physical and mental disabilities.
This year’s theme of ‘Sports and All’ featured a wide range of exciting fundraising activities. Over 60 corporate and school donors, and thousands more continued showing their generous support to the campaign. OSC celebrated the conclusion of this year’s campaign by announcing four awards to noteworthy corporations and schools for their fundraising efforts. They are:
- Top Corporate Fundraiser – Morgan Stanley
- Top School Fundraiser – DSC International School
- Most Creative Corporate Fundraiser – HKSH Medical Group
- Most Creative School Fundraiser – Shung Tak Catholic English College
RTHK Controller (Radio) Amy KWONG Sze-yin said, “Despite the challenges in 2022, we are thankful to have wrapped up another successful year and campaigns. With strong support from the community, we have made significant impact for those in need in Hong Kong.”
“This year is the 35th Anniversary of the OSC. We are so thankful to all our donors, both old and new, making a difference in the community. Our community is our mission at SCMP, and we will continue to serve Hong Kong everyday with future editions of OSC,” said Catherine SO, SCMP Chief Executive Officer.
This year’s campaign was supported by the ambassador Crisel CONSUNJI. “I love Hong Kong. It’s my second year being an OSC ambassador. Hong Kong has overcome a lot, and OSC has also survived a tough year. Grateful OSC has brought people from all walks of life together, sharing the values of love and care with the humanity shining through,” said CONSUNJI.
Since its inception in 1988, OSC has raised more than $369 million for various charities in Hong Kong. Video highlights from OSC’s beneficiaries and award-winning donors are available here: https://oschk.org.
About Operation Santa Claus
Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is an annual charity campaign jointly run by RTHK and SCMP. Established in 1988, OSC aims to make a difference to the community and beyond by combining the fundraising power of two of the city’s most respected media organisations. Mainly during the months of November and December every year, the public, various non-profit making organisations, commercials and educational sectors in Hong Kong demonstrate their compassion by organising creative fundraising initiatives for specially selected deserving causes. For more information about the OSC campaign, please visit the OSC website (oschk.org) as well as “Operation Santa Claus HK 愛心聖誕大行動” Facebook page.
Attachment: Operation Santa Claus 2022 Beneficiaries and Projects
