On Friday, 30th September 2011, more than a hundred of the most awesome people in Hong Kong gathered at 15 Square Street to have a drink and support the kids of the Shine Academy. The venue was the Swedish design shop 15squarestreet, located on (funnily enough) 15 Square Street in the old neighbourhood of Sheung Wan.
Despite the deluge left by Typhoon Nesat the previous day and the intermittent rain throughout the night, we had a fantastic turnout.
The total amount raised was HKD 11,096. What an amazing result!
The event was made possible by the generous support of Alexis Holm and David Ericsson of 15squarestreet. A special thanks to Diana Wang for helping with the logistics.
Last but not least, a huge thank you to all those that turned up to support the event. Thank you for giving generously so that a new class of 25 kids can start school at the Shine Academy next year.
Exhibit of photos taken during my time with the Shine Academy
The children of the Shine Academy appreciate your thirst.
Please feel free to return the favour!
Our first donor, with Diana (right)
We had a great turnout, with the party spilling on to the street
Having a drink for a good cause against the Hong Kong nightscape
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Catherine is one of the most resolute, dedicated, passionate and fearless people I know, and I think this comes across within the first few minutes of the interview.
"Catherine, who's originally from Cessnock, has been working in the slum for three years and says she'll be there for life."
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