Camper Chan Man Hing

Everybody wonders why I do not seem upset that I am sick and why I even look happier than the other kids. The reason is, I have support from my family, classmates, friends, and everyone at Camp Quality.

In participating in Camp Quality activities, I no longer associate illness with pain. It is like tasting something bitter before tasting something sweet. Fighting against illness is like a tragic scene in a play, but then comes the sweetest, most wonderful scene, the Camp Quality part. I am a curious and playful person and Camp Quality is all about playing and friendship. Camp Quality plays an important part in my life. Now I no longer feel lonely.

I remember the first event at Camp Quality that I participated in. It was the Christmas party held in Sheung Wan in 2000. At that time, I felt strange and uneasy being there. It was good to have my companion Gloria with me. She helped me to feel at ease and to fit in with the party. It has been two years since I joined Camp Quality. Not only is it a place to let campers enjoy themselves, it also trains their independence and enables them to make new friends.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank all the staff at Camp Quality who always do their best to organize activities for us, and for all the kind and responsible companions. I would also like to thank the Peninsula Hotel, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Rotary Club of Kowloon North, for their support and financial assistance to Camp Quality during these years. Without their assistance and support, the activities of Camp Quality would not have been so successful and brought so much joy to campers.