Wong Ka-chun, an Auxiliary Police Constable from Aberdeen Division and a schoolteacher, believes giving is happiness and sacrifice is a blessing.

 

On September 21, Ka-chun received a certificate from the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, in appreciation of his donation of bone marrow.

 

Ka-chun came across a volunteer programme in Cambodia when he was studying in Hong Kong Baptist University and since then decided to help the underprivileged.

 

"The experience of the programme inspired me to ponder what life should be. Life in Cambodia was full of hardship and crime. Those I visited there were either kids suffering from AIDS or orphans with brain diseases. I never forgot the sadness in their eyes when I was leaving. I suddenly realised that dedication was more than anything for the underprivileged in society," said Ka-chun.

 

After the trip, apart from his auxiliary police duties, Ka-chun devoted himself to other social services. In a blood donation, he saved a dying patient by giving his bone marrow.

 

He recalled: "Red Cross called me in summer, 2012 and said I was a suitable donor of bone marrow for a severe leukaemia patient. A further blood test was required and I found no reason to refuse it. I didn't give it much thought as it wasn't a big deal for me. The only thing I was concerned about was my physical strength for my sports, work and studies thereafter."

 

Ka-chun is pursuing his Master degree in Social Work. When asked how to strike a balance among work, studies and social services, Ka-chun said he would continue to be a part-time policeman while grooming the younger generation as a teacher.