Mahjong & Poker Fundraiser - 28th September 2023
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mahjong & Poker Fundraiser, which took place Thursday, 28th September 2023, at the American Club Country Club, in Tai Tam.
The mahjong and poker tournaments proved hugely enjoyable, with a good deal of friendly competition - which continued on with our live auction, in which some exceptional prizes were won.
The event was a huge success and raised over HK$ 100,000 for the children, which is so impactful in allowing us to continue doing the work we do.
We would like to congratulate the winners of the night:
THE MAHJONG SHI FU: Wendy Ding
THE POKER ACE: Winnie Lau
THE FASHION ICON: Joanne Wong
We would also like to thank the following supporters:
Jonathan Macey - for kindly hosting our live auction and donating a prize
Rob Keylock - for assisting Jonathan
Virginia Chan - for lending her mahjong expertise
Mike Langton - for coordinating poker
Kayla Hardy - for being our MC
Patrick Leung - for being our photographer
The American Club - for being our venue
*Volunteers who helped organise the event*
Heather Latvakiskola - for also decorating the venue and funding the photographer
Lisa Mustafaoglu - for also sourcing the trophies
Laura Hawxhurst, Mina Ingram, Kalyan, Magdalene Che
2022 ‘Once Upon A Time In Baiwan’ Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported the annual Sunbeam fundraiser, which took place Saturday, October 15th 2022 at the China Club, in central Hong Kong.
Our theme took us back to the 90's, when our founders travelled to Baiwan, China, with a view to establishing a refuge for the area's most vulnerable children. As such, the Sunbeam Children’s Village was born!
As our first in-person fundraiser for over 3 years, we were overwhelmed by the support we received for the event. Attended by over 100 guests, many of whom were new to Sunbeam, the evening included an exceptional dinner, flowing drinks, dancing, a live and silent auction, pledging and a prize draw.
We raised over $650,000 for the event, which given the current environment and the challenges it holds for fundraising, gives us a great deal of hope for the future!
2021 Virtual Gala
“Light Up Lives” was the theme for our 2021 Virtual Gala, a theme carefully selected for its fun and unique nature, but with a special meaning that embodies the work of the Sunbeam Children’s Foundation. The virtual format enabled us with the opportunity to widen our guest list, both in Hong Kong and internationally, as it allowed for an unlimited capacity of attendees.
The annual fundraising gala is Sunbeam Children’s Foundation’s most important fundraising event of the year, historically raising more than 25% of the Foundation’s annual operating costs needed to care for the children in the Sunbeam Children’s Village in Baiwan. In 2021 the gala fundraising goal was HK$1.5 million (around 37% of annual operating costs) - which we were able to exceed! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated and supported this very successful event.
‘Stories From SUNBEAM’ book - available to purchase
Created and sponsored by Sunbeam past Chair Dorothy Wong, her husband Buddy and son David, to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of The Sunbeam Children's Foundation, Stories From Sunbeam shares the heart-warming tales of the people - Board members, staff and residents - who have made Sunbeam what it is today.
On Thursday 24th June 2021, Dorothy organised and hosted the inaugural launch of the book at the Helena May in Hong Kong, supported by long time Sunbeam members May Chan, Selina Lau, Clara Ng and Sunbeam supporters Angela Ho and Jenny Tsun. The book launch was tailored for guests new to Sunbeam as an introduction to the foundation, with some of Sunbeam's loyal patrons also present. The book launch was held in two sessions, due to Covid restrictions, each one welcoming 20 guests and overall proving to be a resounding success.
Guests were treated to a delicious selection of canapés, wine and soft drinks. Dorothy shared a few words surrounding the inspirational Sunbeam story, with those present. We’d like to thank Dorothy for her generosity, as well as all those who attended and those who bought copies of the book.
For those wishing to purchase the book, please click this link
BOOK PURCHASE
We hope their stories will both inspire you and demonstrate the importance of ongoing support, in creating brighter futures for the children of Sunbeam.
All book sale proceeds will go towards a medical fund for Glenda, one of our Sunbeam children who suffers from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
SUNBEAM21: 01 - 30th April 2021 fundraising result!
OUR GOAL WAS 100 participants and $50,000 in donations, WHICH WOULD BE MATCHED BY AN ANONYMOUS DONOR.
WE MOBILISED 119 PARTICIPANTS AND RAISED OVER $125,000!
Thanks to all who joined and donated!
You have changed a child’s life
Rebecca Boss - Half Marathon October 2020 Fundraising Result!
Co-Chair of Sunbeam Children’s Foundation, Rebecca Boss, ran a half marathon in Hong Kong on 31st October 2020 to help raise funds for the Sunbeam Children’s Village in Baiwan, China.
“I had this crazy idea to run a half marathon in support of Sunbeam Children’s Foundation. The aim was to raise HK$35000 which would support one child for one year.
On Saturday 31st October 2020, I completed the run with an amazing support crew including friends and their kids, a couple of my students and photographers Chincia and Carolyn.
So far we have raised over HK$50,000 and donations are still coming in! This is really beyond my expectations and I want to thank all the wonderful friends of Sunbeam who donated and supported me and this wonderful charity. It is truly an honour to be part of Sunbeam Children’s Foundation. Same time next year? ”
If you would like to sponsor a child on a regular basis we are very appreciative of monthly sponsorships and invite you to start a recurring plan. You will receive regular updates regarding your sponsored child and once travel restrictions are enabled, you are most welcome to visit the Sunbeam Children's Village in Baiwan, China to meet your sponsored child.
Sunbeam’s 20-Year Celebration
November 21st 2020
Our fundraising event must be cancelled, but you can still help!
Dear Friends of Sunbeam,
In order to meet social distancing requirements, we are very sad to inform you that we are unable to hold our annual fundraising event as planned. Due to limited numbers, we would have to disappoint almost half of our sponsors and invited guests. We are truly sorry that we have to cancel this event after so much anticipation and planning. We have already had to postpone it three times, and there is no guarantee we could definitely go ahead in November, even observing all the social distancing regulations.
As our annual gala events are our major source of income each year, we have now lost our opportunity to hold these events for the last two consecutive years. This means our annual income has been drastically reduced. We would be sincerely grateful if you would consider your sponsorship / support as a donation to Sunbeam, to help us over this very difficult period.
A commemorative booklet and Swarovski pen will be sent to all intended guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Stay well, stay safe.
Yours sincerely,
Dorothy Wong and May Chan
Sunbeam Children’s Foundation Ltd.
Sunbeam Raffle 2019 winning numbers
Winners will be notified individually for prize collection.
Sunbeam Raffle 2019
Sunbeam Raffle 2019 is one of our annual fundraising events which aims to raise funds for supporting our services in Sunbeam Children’s Village. We are grateful for the generous prize sponsorship offered by our company sponsors and individual sponsors. The attractive prizes include:
Each raffle ticket costs HK$100. Period of sale: 29/12/2019-22/2/2020, draw date: 22/2/2020. Please support us and grab the chance to win exciting prizes for a good cause! For details please call us at 5236-1419.
(Raffle License number: 4741)
Black and White Charity Ball 2018
The annual fundraising event “Black and White”charity dinner was held on 10th November 2018. Heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors, donors, supporters and volunteers to make it a success and help Sunbeam raised over $700,000 (after cost deduction) to support the services we operated for Sunbeam Children Village in Baiwan.
Winning numbers for Raffle 2018
Sunbeam Raffle 2018
Sunbeam Raffle 2018 is one of our annual fundraising events. Each Sunbeam raffle ticket costs HK$100 and the proceeds after reduction will DIRECTLY go to support our services in Sunbeam Children’s Village. The attractive prizes include:
1st Round trip air tickets between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu, and two nights stay in Mountain view room with breakfast for two at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
2nd $5,000 gift voucher of SOGO
3rd Two nights stay in Grand Room with breakfast for two at Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
4th 90-min minisport birthday party for 30 children
5th iPad Wi-Fi 32GB Gold
and more!
Please click here to see the full prize list.
Selling period: 16 Sep 2018 -10 Nov 2018 (9pm)
Lottery License number: 004669
Old Shanghai
On 21 October 2017, Sunbeam held a fun-filled fundraising dinner with the theme “Old Shanghai” at Hong Kong Bankers Club. During the night, we’re delighted to say that around HKD$1 million was raised!
Many sponsors joined together to support our cause. Attendees dressed up in Old Shanghai style to compete for the Best Dressed Award, and guests enjoyed music and dancing from the era.
Special thanks to our MC and auctioneer Mr. Johnathan Macey, who did an excellent job in hosting the event and leading the auction, which was a great success. Also many thanks to Andy Bautista’s Band and our vocalist Anders Nelsson.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all donors, sponsors, gift sponsors, committee members and volunteers, for their generous and kind contribution to make the event so memorable and successful.
Sunbeam Raffle Ticket 2017
Sunbeam Raffle Ticket 2017 is one of our annual fundraising events and the proceeds after reduction will DIRECTLY go to support our services in Sunbeam Children’s Village. Each Sunbeam raffle ticket costs HK$100 and you will have a chance to win the attractive prizes including:
1st prize FREYWILLE Hommage à Gustav Klimt - The Ultimate Kiss Luna Piena Necklace
2nd prize Two-night stay at Grand Room of Grand Hyatt Guangzhou with breakfasts for two at Market Café
3rd prize $5,000 Wing On Department Store Gift coupon
4th prize Two-night "Rejuvenation weekend retreat" package at Chiangmai Chivasuka (including meals and airport transfer)
5th prize Bottega men's toilettera leather case
and more!
Sales period: from now to 21st October 2017.
Please contact Florence Ko at info@sunbeam.org for more information.
French International School Charity Fun Run
Over 250 children, parents and teachers from French International School joined forces in a charity fun run on November 30 at Wanchai Park.The purpose was to raise funds for Sunbeam Children's Foundation. With made up faces and fancy costumes everyone joined in the fun and raced each other.
Vintage Hollywood
Guests joined in the spirit of the evening dressing in style for our Fundraising Gala Event "Vintage Hollywood" on November 12th 2016 at the Hong Kong Bankers Club. It was a happy, vibrant event and we successfully raised over 0.9 million through the ticket sales, raffle draw and auction.
A photo corner was specially set up, and guests had fun taking instant photos to capture the moment. They also enjoyed theexcellent food, and music performed by Yana Fortep, Anders Nelsson and Andy Bautista's band. Mr. Jonathan Macey was the Master of Ceremony and the Auctioneer, he made the auction exciting which helped Sunbeam raise over $100,000.
Our sincere gratitude to all generous guests and devoted volunteers!
Sunbeam Raffle Ticket 2016
Sunbeam Raffle Ticket 2016 is one of our annual fundraising events and the proceeds after reduction will straightly go to support our services in Sunbeam Children’s Village. Each Sunbeam raffle ticket costs HK$100 and you will have a chance to win the attractive prizes including:
1st prize Two nights stay in Grand Room of Grand Hyatt Guangzhou with CNY$2,000 dinner voucher and round-trip train tickets for two
2nd prize Ports Handbag
3rd prize Pashmina (100% exclusive cashmere shawl)
4th prize Wing On Department Store gift coupon (valued at $5,000)
5th prize KWANPEN New York navy blue unisex ostrich travel bag
6th prize KWANPEN New York black lizard skin lady's handbag
7th prize Four admission tickets of Hong Kong Disneyland
8th prize Links of London bracelet
9th prize Four admission tickets of Kidsfest 2016: Horrible Histories Awful Egyptians
10th prize Four admission tickets of Kidsfest 2016: Shark in the Park
11th prize Four admission tickets of Ocean Park Hong Kong
12th prize Veuve Clicquot Champagne
13th prize Kindle PaperWhite 6"
14th prize 1-hour horse riding experience at Clearwater Bay Equestrian Centre
15th prize Jewelry making taster course at Hatton Studios
16th prize Jewelry making taster course at Hatton Studios
17th prize One set of nesting tables
18th prize Cuffs gift voucher (valued at $698)
19th prize Cuffs gift voucher (valued at $698)
20th prize Ole Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar dining voucher (valued at $600)
21st prize FRITES dining voucher (valued at $500)
22nd prize FRITES dining voucher (valued at $500)
23rd prize Multi-purpose leather wallet
24th prize Perrier-Jouet (Grand Brut)
Sales period: from now to Nov 12th 2016.
Please contact us for more information.
Carnival in Rio
Sunbeam’s annual fundraising event “Carnival In Rio” was held on November 21st at the Hong Kong Bankers Club. The event raised over HK$800,000, and this will help to fund our operations in The Sunbeam Children Village, and enable us to extend our services further to reach needy children in Baiwan.
Special thanks to our Sponsors, donors and supporters for their amazing generosity.
The evening included Brazilian cuisine, a performance by members of Capoeira Brazil Hong Kong, which included Capoeira martial arts, drumming and the samba.
We are grateful to vocalist Yana Fortep, The Sunbeam Sisters, and Andy Bautista’s band, for their wonderful performances. We are also grateful to our auctioneer Craig Shute, and our MC, Colin Bennett for helping the evening to go so well.
Great Gatsby Night
Our 2014 Gala Fundraiser took place on Saturday, November 15th at the Hong Kong Bankers Club in Central. The theme of the evening was The Great Gatsby, and our guests joined in the spirit of the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920’s.
The evening included live music of the era played by Andy Bautista’s Band, while our vocalist Sonya Gerber gave a wonderful performance accompanied by the band. We also had a best-dressed competition, raffle and auction.
Another highlight of the evening was a monologue from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale, vibrantly delivered by Stephen Bolton, and immediately followed by our wonderful volunteer Sunbeam dancers led by Elissa Hinson who performed a lively rendition of the Charleston.
Charles Kelly did a great job as our MC, while our auctioneer Craig Shute delivered an exciting auction. We raised over HK$900,000 for our children, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
A Night in New Orleans
Sunbeam's 2013 Gala Fundraiser, A Night in New Orleans, was a fun, colourful, high-energy event.
Colin Jesse once again did a great job as our MC, while live jazz music was provided by Andy's Bautista's Dixie Band and the Cheesy Trio. Meanwhile, surprise magician wowed the crowd with an array of illusions.
The Cajun food was enjoyed by all, and the real stars were our Mardi Gras Parade girls, who managed to get most guests onto their feet for a conga line and dancing.
Hong Kong Hardwood Classic
It was a first for Hong Kong’s booming real estate industry and a first for Sunbeam – an intra-industry basketball tournament that sought to raise money for everyone’s favourite organisation in Baiwan.
In the November 2012 event, eight teams, four developers and four property consultants, vied for bragging rights amongst property professionals to win the first annual Hardwood Classic.
With over 100 participants and volunteers, the tournament was a resounding success, and will undoubtedly continue in the coming years. The field included teams from Hong Kong Land,Swire, Sino, Hysan, Jones Lang La Salle, Colliers, Savills, and CBRE.
When it was all said and done, Sino took home the coveted “Chopping Block” trophy and will be the first to add its name to the list as Hardwood Classic Champion.
Thanks again to all of the participants, and most importantly, the volunteers who spent the entire day to ensure that the event went off without a hitch!
Music in the Air
Our 2012 Gala Fundraiser, Music in the Air, was a big success. Guests, volunteers and friends enjoyed a music-filled evening in the magical setting of The Pavilion, high up on the 27th floor of The Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Everyone enjoyed a barbecue buffet dinner, while bubbles and wine flowed freely courtesy of Leung Yick Company Ltd. We also held an auction of fine wines donated by Marguerite Lee, in loving memory of her late husband, Dr. Henry Lee, from his collection.
Colin Jesse was our MC and auctioneer for the evening, and a lucky draw determined the night's raffle winners. Andy Bautista and his band played during the evening, and we were also entertained by The Sunbeam Sisters, The Cheesy Trio, Robert Vicencio and Anders Nellson, who made a surprise guest appearance, much to the enjoyment of the crowd.
PAST EVENTS
2011 Sunbeam and the Amazing Chocolate Factory
2010 Sunbeam Swings Again
2009 Sing a Song for Sunbeam
2008 Swingin’ with Sunbeam
2007 Portraits of Baiwan
2006 A Night in Old Shanghai
2005 Autumn Extravaganza
2004 Swing into Summer
2003 Portraits of Baiwan
2002 A Celebration of Light
2001 Join Hands with China’s Children
2000 Join Hands with China’s Children
1999 Hong Kong Medical Orchestra
1998 Join the Dream
1999 China Now and Then + Tea and Textiles