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Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus
Jointly organised by the South China Morning Post and RTHK since 1988, Operation Santa Claus is one of the largest charitable donation drives in Hong Kong.
Kevin Huang (front row, second from left), the Post’s chief operating officer, and RTHK acting assistant director for radio Angel Cheng (front, second from right) with donors, beneficiaries and schools. Photo: SCMP
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Operation Santa Claus: HK$13.2 million raised in last 2 months of 2024

Funds will benefit over 11,000 needy Hongkongers through 11 charities, with total raised since 1988 inception exceeding HK$396 million.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong-based investment firm keeps cash flowing for charity

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Sino Group marks 20 years of partnership with Operation Santa Claus in Hong Kong

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children with autism go on picnic in Nina Park

‘Our members and their families thoroughly enjoyed the day out with the volunteers,’ programme manager Kenneth Chan says.

Youngsters with learning disabilities go on a picnic in Hong Kong’s Nina Park. Photo: Lam Lui-kong
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Hong Kong table tennis lovers go to bat for charity

About 400 players of different ages, skill levels and backgrounds compete in the inaugural Operation Santa Claus HKTTF Charity Table Tennis Tournament.

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Hong Kong’s Shaw Foundation strengthens support for youth development

The foundation is contributing to Operation Santa Claus for the second year in a row.

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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong healthcare workers cook-off for charity

Outdoor celebration hosted by HKSH Medical Group a culmination of a month-long series of fundraising activities.

As fundraising for OSC, Excitement mounted as medical teams squared off to at the Pineapple Bun Eating Contest. 
 Photo: Lam Lui Kong
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Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

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Operation Santa Claus: furry monster charity drive at Hong Kong shopping centre

Grand Weaver, Sprinkle, Master Wrap and others are helping to raise funds at ChristmasVille, monster village set up at Pacific Place in Admiralty.

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Operation Santa Claus: runners don festive outfits for Hong Kong charity race

Participants of ‘Santa Hash’ event make their way around city’s key landmarks, including Star Ferry Pier and St John’s Cathedral.

This year’s Santa Hash was more lively and energetic than last year’s event, according to organiser Mark Hope. Photo: Jay Ganglani
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Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong conglomerate upholds steadfast charity support

John Swire and Sons (Hong Kong), Swire Pacific’s holding company, donates HK$200,000 to annual fundraising drive this year.

James Tong, director of group public affairs at John Swire and Sons (Hong Kong), says giving is in the company’s DNA. Photo: Handout
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Operation Santa Claus: Morgan Stanley smashes fundraising record for 4th year

The long-time OSC supporter collects HK$5.8 million for this year’s campaign, beating its previous record of HK$5.5 million in 2023.

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Underprivileged students get into festive spirit with cupcake decorations

The 20 students are from Kids4Kids, one of Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries this year.

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Hong Kong tennis star wins treble as players ace charity efforts

Chinese Recreation Club will offer funds raised to charities including Operation Santa Claus.

Maggie Ng claims ladies’ singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong’s Maxim’s Group adds meaning to merrymaking with charity donations

Catering and restaurant conglomerate will donate HK$10 to Operation Santa Claus for each BOB craft beer and cup of WeGen tomatoes sold.

Maxim’s Group chief operating officer for Hong Kong and Macau Keith Siu Tak-wai (centre). Photo: Lam Lui Kong
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Hong Kong bank employees jump shots to raise money for Operation Santa Claus

‘It’s great … the company has given us such a good platform to play ball and at the same time help disadvantaged groups. It’s a very meaningful activity,’ employee says.

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Volunteers from Hong Kong law firm Deacons spread joy among elderly

Local and ethnic minority elders take part in event held as part of law firm Deacons’ 14-year-long support for Operation Santa Claus.

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Operation Santa Claus: panda toys lead Hong Kong hotel’s Christmas charity efforts

Kowloon Shangri-La hosts a wide range of festive activities under the theme of Enchanted Wonders to help promote families, joy and togetherness.

(From left) Paul Wong, SCMP’s general counsel and company secretary, Christopher Chia, Kowloon Shangri-la’s general manager, and Jim Gould, RTHK’s adviser of English programme service, hold Edward Panda toy mascots alongside Santa Claus at the hotel’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photo: Handout
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Operation Santa Claus: White Christmas Fair brings early cheer to Hong Kong

Themed ‘CampUnity’, this year’s fair was designed and run by 10 university students from the Swire Properties Placemaking Academy.

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Squash players dress up to raise money for Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus

The 26th edition of Wing Ding Charity tournament raises more than HK$339,000 for Operation Santa Claus.

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Hong Kong Golf Club holds 2 sports events to support local causes

Tournament’s 63rd edition took place from November 21 to 24 and featured contests and interactive family-friendly activities.

Golf club captain Andy Kwok visits the Operation Santa Claus booth. Photo: Handout
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How group is sowing SEED of self-value among Hong Kong’s SEN children

Be Priceless will offer courses and workshops to more children with special education needs using funding from Operation Santa Claus.

(From left) Dr Czarina Leung with course attendees and carers Choi Yip-piu and Marina Rai at the charity’s office. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Operation Santa Claus: the Hong Kong charity empowering youngsters to make an impact

Kids4Kids equips young people, regardless of their socioeconomic background, with the right skills to create positive change.

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260 people join annual football event to raise money for Operation Santa Claus

All proceeds collected from the junior and adult team enrolment are donated to Operation Santa Claus, which is raising funds for 11 local charities this year.

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Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature

Parks and Trails works with wheelchair users to identify wheelchair-friendly trails and Operation Santa Claus funding will help it expand programme.

Keith Chan enjoys the Tai Tong Nature Trail in Tai Lam Country Park on a trip organised by Parks and Trails. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong charity helps neurodiverse people achieve full potential through fitness

‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says head of Love 21 Foundation, selected for annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.

Nathan Leung (left) and Jeff Rotmeyer, founder and CEO of the Love 21 Foundation. Photo: Cindy Sui
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Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong

With help of Operation Santa Claus, local charity Grassroots Future will be able to provide donated laptops to needy children.

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Operation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders

Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre set to launch next year with funding from OSC.

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