Law Kee Wo, a ten-year-boy, visited the Prince of Wales Hospital with his father and uncle last winter.

When he was young, a small tumor, which grew bigger with time, was found in his right eye. He did not receive any medical treatment as his family could not afford it. Later, the tumor, which grew as big as the fist of a man, prevented him from opening his eye and double vision created. His ability to hear and speak was also affected. Not until last year was his case revealed in a visit to China held by an organization in Hong Kong. Later, he was admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital for an operation to remove the tumor.

As none of his relatives resided in Hong Kong, his family was advised to stay in Ronald McDonald House when they arrive in Hong Kong. His uncle was thankful to this temporary place of shelter for providing Kee Wo with a comfortable environment for faster recovery.

For a child like Kee Wo who travels far away from his hometown to Hong Kong for medical treatment, they need both care and support. In Ronald McDonald House, Kee Wo has made new friends with similar fortune and learnt to adapt to this new environment. His smiling face speaks for himself!

Tao Tao was born in a small town in Canton province in China. He was a very cheerful little boy who brought much fun and love to his family.

But shortly after his 1 year birthday, Tao Tao suffered a tragic accident and had 85% of his body burned. Miraculously, he survived, thanks to the dedication and round the clock care by his doctors at the hospital where he was treated.

Tao Tao was referred to the Ronald McDonald House when he had his first skin grafting procedure in Hong Kong. In the past 8 years, Tao Tao had re-admitted the House for more than 3 times. The House not only saved his family enormous accommodation cost he otherwise had to spend, it also provided him a rare social platform to make friends. Due to raging discrimination, Tao Tao was rejected by friends and schools. He had little or no contact with the outside world. It, however, didn’t stop him from craving love and acceptance from peers. During his days at the Ronald McDonald House, he enjoyed it. He laughed and played with other children. Though Ronald McDonald House cannot erase the scars of a tragic accidents, it helps to put smile back on their faces.

To catch up with his healthily growing body, we anticipated that he would need more surgeries in the near future. With his new found talent in painting, we hope he can further develop his skills and fulfill his childhood dream of being a famous Chinese Ink Painting Artist.

Wah Wah was diagnosed with gastrointestinal hemangioma of tract when she was 5 months old. When Wah Wah was in the hospital for the first two months, her mom was anxious and worried and her dad could not go to work. The couple had to shuttle between their Tai Po home and the hospital every single day. Wah Wah’s sister, Kwan Kwan was nine years old by then. She felt more like an orphan as her parents’ attention was all on Wah Wah. With the existence of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH), their family life and relationship turned normal and better.

They settled in the RMH which would save the travelling time from home to hospital.

The whole family settled down in the house biding farewell to the past weary and exhausting life. They regained the momentum of a normal life. The elder sister Kwan Kwan came to stay in the RMH during weekends and long school holidays to be united with the family. When Wah Wah’s situation was under control as her tumor smaller, the whole family left the house and went home. The family still visits the house in their spare time for gatherings. Kwan Kwan has regained her confidence and pleasantness. She plays with other children in the house to bring warmth and happiness to them, hoping they can recover and go home as soon as possible.