Community Events
Philip Lee (WYK 60), Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, was awarded Chinese Canadian Legend at a celebration event hosted by the Asian Business Network Association in a Richmond Hill hotel grand ballroom. Dignitaries, government officials and other VIPs were invited to the occasion (see this video clip). Members from both Wah Yan alumni associations in Ontario also attended the ceremony to share the joy and are proud of what Philip has achieved (see the award presentation here).
Pictures of the Gala Dinner can be viewed here.
WYKAAO once again participated in the annual Terry Fox Run; this year marked the 30th anniversary of the event. The weather was one of the best in recent years for the walk/run. After a brief introduction by the event organizer and speeches from the dignitaries, we were off for a refreshing morning walking exercise. Starting from the Old Unionville Library, we strolled along a route that is mixed with park areas, boardwalks and natural habitats (click here to view the pictures). Thanks to our 61 generous supporters, the WYKAAO team has raised over $5,000 this year for the great cause! (Click here to see an acknowledgement letter from the Terry Fox Foundation.)
Philip Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, attended the 10th Canadian Chinese Legend on October 31, 2009 in Toronto. Here is the video produced by King L Chan.
September 13th - It was a perfect day for Terry Fox Run, Marathon of Hope to find a cure for cancer. WYKAAO once again participated in the event at the Markham/Unionville site. Click here to see the pictures. John Ho ('65), who took part in the First Run in the 80s, is part of our team; he and his wife, Rose, are visting from Hong Kong. Jeff's brother and his family are visiting from Vancouver; they joined our great WYKAAO team as well. We collectively raised over $4,600 so far this year. 2009 pledge of this good cause will continue until the end of the year. A big THANK YOU for your generous support!
Click here to view a beautiful video by Rose (download/view presentation here). Terry Fox Works Department acknowledged our effort in this letter.
The Honourable Philip S. Lee 李紹麟 (WYK 1960) takes office as Manitoba's 24th Lieutenant Governor on August 4th, 2009. Philip graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon and immigrated to Canada in early 1960s where he continued his education. Decision to stay in Canada changed the life of Philip (see reports here).
The following Chapters of Wah Yan College Alumni Associations in Canada congratulate Philip for his success and achievements and offer thanks to his contribution to the Chinese communities and to Canada. The congratulation messaqe appears in Sing Tao Daily.
Wah Yan College Alumni (Vancouver) Association
Wah Yan College Alumni Association - Calgary Chapter
Wah Yan Past Student Association, Edmonton
Wah Yan College (Hong Kong) Ontario Alumni Association
Wah Yan College Kowloon Alumni Association of Ontario
Some of his school friends also sent the attached congratulation message. Click here to read. Videos from TV broadcasts can be viewed here and here.
On a cloudy Sunday in September, Team WYKAAO showed up at the Unionville Public Library registration desk. After a short speech by the local organizers in the front lawn on Terry Fox' fight for the cure of cancer, participants started their Run/Walk along the scenic country path along the Toogood Pond. Some of our members undertook the 5-km route and some negotiated the short cut on a bridge across the beautiful pond.
For the effort of the Jeff Mah family with his sister-in-law, Ms Monica Tang, Ms Gertrude Chan, Eric Li, Alan Leong and Anthony Ho, Team WYKAAO raised close to C$6,000.00 for this worthy cause. Click here to view the photo album.