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Manulife Volunteer Force Helps “Qile” Charity Cake Drive to Achieve Good Fund-Raising Results Hong Kong – The volunteer force from Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has helped the Haven of Hope Christian Service’s “Qile” Charity Cake Drive to raise more funds than last year, despite the gloomy economy in Hong Kong. Manulife was the major sponsor of the event, which raised more than HK$1.9 million this year - 12 per cent more than in 2001. The funds raised will support Haven of Hope’s elderly-care services. Nearly 1,000 Manulife staff and insurance advisors participated as volunteers in the public sale drive on August 3 and 4, with Manulife booths set up at more than 50 Mass Transit Railway stations and shopping malls in Hong Kong. Manulife volunteers also drove selling of “Qile” cakes within the Company in July. Almost HK$800,000 was raised from these initiatives as well as other cash donations in support of the good cause. “We are pleased with the fund-raising results which were achieved by the collective efforts of Manulifers as well as our customers. Manulife’s support for this charity event demonstrates our commitment to being an active and caring corporate citizen in Hong Kong,” said Edward Lau, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hong Kong, MIL. “Even though there was a typhoon during the public sale and many outdoor booths were closed, our volunteers showed their enthusiasm and dedication by selling as many cakes as possible to help the needy. This has been a valuable and memorable experience for our volunteers,” added Mr. Lau. “We are very pleased with the wholehearted support from Manulife. This kind of selfless contribution and volunteer participation from a big corporation is particularly precious to us in this current economic climate,” said Dr. Lam Ching-choi, Medical Director of the Haven of Hope Christian Service. Manulife’s involvement in the “Qile” Charity Cake Drive goes beyond traditional corporate sponsorship. The “Qile” Charity Cake Drive in Hong Kong is part of Manulife’s 2002 Global Volunteer project, which encourages staff and insurance advisors to “Connect to What Matters” in their communities. It provides a practical and meaningful way for Manulife’s staff and insurance advisors to make a difference in Hong Kong through volunteering and getting involved directly. About Haven of Hope Christian Service The Haven of Hope Christian Service is a non-profit making and inter-denominational Christian organization founded by a group of overseas missionaries in 1953. It has been serving Hong Kong for nearly 50 years, offering health care, elderly care, rehabilitative care and family care services as well as evangelical works to the local community. Manulife (International) Limited is a member of the Manulife Financial group of companies. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group operating in 15 countries and territories worldwide. Through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners, Manulife Financial offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services. Funds under management by Manulife Financial were Cdn$139.8 billion (approximately HK$718 billion) as at June 30, 2002. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. - 30 - For more information please contact: Helena Lee/Liza Wong Manulife (International) Limited Tel: 2202 1050/25103105 Fax: 2234 6875 helena_lee@manulife.com liza_wong@manulife.com |
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