In October, we wear pink! Join these local businesses and organisations in raising awareness and money for foundations during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Hong Kong.
As one of the most common cancers in the world, breast cancer affects thousands of individuals every year. In October, organisations and communities worldwide come together to raise awareness and show support for those with the disease. Taking this exceptional opportunity to express solidarity, bars, hotels, steakhouses, and more are contributing to the cause by raising funds for breast cancer foundations. Do your part to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Hong Kong by participating in these events and promos throughout October!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month events in Hong Kong
1. Pink Walk 2024
The Pink Walk is making a comeback to The Peak in 2024 on 15 October. Enrol as an individual, a small team, or on behalf of your corporation or school to show your support for the cause. Goodie bags and prizes will be available for winners of the “Top Fundraiser Award”, “Highest Participation Award”, and “Best-dressed Pink Award”. Donations will go to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer education, holistic support, research, and advocacy. Pets are welcome to make the walk with you too, so grab your four-legged pal and come decked out in pink!
Learn more about Pink Walk 2024.
2. Hong Kong Cancer Fund: Pink Revolution
Since 2000, Hong Kong Cancer Fund has been hosting the Pink Revolution to raise awareness for breast health and support those who are affected. This year, expect a series of events in October to highlight the need for women to conduct regular checkups. The Pink Revolution campaign designates 25 October as “Dress Pink Day”, during which you can dress up in pink to raise awareness. You can also organise a DIY fundraising gathering and raise proceeds to sponsor Pink Recovery Packs for patients after surgery.
Additionally, during the Pink Revolution, you can participate in the “Shop For Good” scheme. Merchants like Zojirushi, Her Own Words, Vitae, and more are offering limited-edition items to raise money for the Cancer Fund’s work in supporting free breast cancer care services and local research.
Learn more about Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution.
3. Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry: Pink Desserts 2024
Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry is organising Pink Desserts 2024, a city-wide charity fundraiser. The organisation offers support to patients of hereditary breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers and their families. Delight in themed items while raising funds for the Registry’s cause. These include afternoon teas, special desserts, and drinks, just to name a few.
Learn more about Pink Desserts 2024.
4. Jaja: Pink Dessert tea set
For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Hong Kong, the pink-themed restaurant Jaja is offering an afternoon tea set as part of the Pink Desserts 2024 campaign. Until 31 October, you can dig into three tiers of delicious and Instagrammable sweets and savouries. With each tea set, Jaja will donate $100 towards Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry’s cause.
Jaja, 6/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2877 3999
5. Ammo
Support Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry’s Pink Dessert 2024 campaign at Ammo! The restaurant is offering two special items: the Strawberry Semifreddo, a light and refreshing dessert of strawberries and cream; and the Spy Rose, a stunning, rose-infused, gin-based cocktail. 50% of the proceeds from these items will be donated to support Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry.
Ammo, Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong, p. 2537 9888
[This article was originally published in September 2023 and updated in 2024 by Celia Lee.]
