Staff from Hong Kong bank shoot hoops with disadvantaged students to raise funds and boost spirits
- Dah Sing Bank employees joined up with students to instil positive values on and off the court
- Every basket scored was matched with a monetary donation going towards the 15 charities supported by fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus
Staff from a Hong Kong bank took to a basketball court in a charity competition with students to raise funds for 15 local NGOs and awareness among the young players about the importance of being more caring towards others.
Employees scored baskets last month to raise funds for the 15 local charities supported by Operation Santa Claus (OSC) at the competition hosted by Dah Sing Bank on November 26 at South China Athletic Association.
Primary and secondary students from Hong Kong Children In Need Foundation, one of this year’s OSC beneficiaries, took part in a series of basketball technique workshops and challenging games led by the bank’s staff.
Excited and delighted, avid young basketball players took the opportunity to hone their dribbling and shooting skills, just like 11-year-old Isaac Yeung Tak-ho, and six-year-old Sky Yeung Ho-tin, both from Asbury Methodist Primary School.
“I learned a lot about basketball today. There are different rules and many different ways to score points – it is a very challenging sport,” Isaac said. “I definitely want to continue playing basketball and use the knowledge learned today to become a better basketball player.”
“Playing basketball helps to make our body stronger, it was really enjoyable today,” Sky said.
