Mr. Lai, The Sponsor

The idea of sponsoring children and helping needy has taken root in Mr. Lai’s mind since he was little. The chance did not arrive until he became a special school teacher. When he realised even kids with special needs might not be able to seek enough attention and care at home, this triggered him to put the idea of supporting child sponsorship into action. In spite of successively making donations to different organisations, Mr. Lai finally chose to sign up for the Child Sponsorship Programme of Po Leung Kuk.

Mr. Lai wants to be more connected with his sponsored child through regular one-hour visits, and particularly desires to bring positive influence to the child by his engagement and emotional support. The Kuk’s Child Sponsorship Programme offers an opportunity to make his wish possible. Over the past year, Mr. Lai has already paid visits for over 40 times and maintained this habit on a weekly basis. 

On the visiting day, Mr. Lai brought with him a box of chocolate milk to the Home for girls, which is a little gift Mr. Lai promised to Ying (Mr. Lai’s sponsored child). A box of chocolate milk may not seem like much, but for Ying, this invaluable gift indicates the love and care from Mr. Lai. All of his dedications will help Ying to rebuild and establish a happy childhood.