Project Teal provides first ever Hong Kong program offering cervical cancer co-testing to underprivileged women
On May 9th, KLF with a group of dedicated partners jointly announced the results of Project Teal Phase 1 in a Press Conference held at Eaton Club. Speakers at the press event included Dr. Chan Kar-loen, Clinical Associate Professor at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, The University of Hong Kong, Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew Mei, Executive Director, […]
New Year’s update on In-School Vaccination
Our in-school vaccination program, which is partially funded through the proceeds of the Sohn Hong Kong Investment Conference 2017, has been a great success so far. To date, we have provided the 1st dose of the HPV vaccine to a total of 826 students in seven schools in the New Territories of Hong Kong. A […]
Our latest moves: We continue sharing our prevention message via our health talk luncheon
We are pleased to announce that we have accomplished two health talks for our corporate partners, namely Clifford Chance and Ernst & Young, reaching close to 100 staff. In the talks, we invited an OBGYN specialist from OT&P, Dr Zara Chan, to talk about the Power of Prevention. During the talk, we explained the primary […]
November 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friends and Supporters, October has kept us busy and we are proud to announce some exciting grant news in this month’s newsletter. Also, don’t forget to get your “Cocktails for a Cause” tickets today and join us next week on November 7, 2019 at Picada in Central for a soiree filled with fun and laughter. Warmest,Katharina & the KLF Team […]
Update of Australia’s cervical cancer prevention initiative
Australia will be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer in two decades according to the latest study funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia). Australia was one of the early pioneers in introducing the HPV vaccine for girls in 2006, and subsequently expanded it to covering both sexes in 2015. Also, Australia […]
KLF supports Cancer Strategy motion to be presented to LegCo
In preparation for the Cancer Strategy Special Meeting at the HKSAR Legislative Council scheduled for 2 March 2018, representatives from the Karen Leung Foundation attended a press conference to highlight the importance of primary prevention. We urge the GovHK to universally provide HPV vaccines to school-girls in Hong Kong as part of a well-rounded cancer […]
Leanne Claxton collaborates with KLF
The Leanne Claxton digital luxury scarf collection sees the artist’s dramatic oil paintings digitally transformed and printed to the highest possible quality and finish onto the finest fabrics. Each scarf starts life as a detailed graphite sketch which is then interpreted into an oil painting and screen print. The KLF design will feature our primary and secondary colours […]
Project THRIVE Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free, Fully Funded Therapy for Cancer Survivors and their Partners Karen Leung Foundation Launches Groundbreaking “THRIVE” Programme Hong Kong, 30 October 2024 – When cancer treatment ends, the real journey begins. The Karen Leung Foundation (“KLF”) a leader in gynaecological cancer care in Hong Kong, is proud to announce the launch of […]
HPV vaccine approved for adults aged 27 to 45
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the application of Gardasil 9 for men and women between aged 27 to 45. Previously, the FDA approved the use for individuals age 9 to 26. The new approval is based on the result of a latest study. The study, covering 3,200 women aged 27 to […]
NEX Giving Day
On 7 June 2018, NEX Giving Day took place, a 26-year-old tradition of NEX group to hold a charity day. The concept entails that NEX donates all its revenue for the day, approximately £2 million, to 43 charitable causes worldwide which were nominated by NEX employees. Hong Kong was added as new location this year and […]