Cover Alia Eyres and Nikki Ng (Photo: courtesy of Mother’s Choice)

On September 17, 200 guests attended the fundraising event of the local charity, which has been supporting children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong for more than 30 years

Mother’s Choice was founded in 1987 when a small group of Hongkongers decided to extend a helping hand to the city’s single young mothers and children born without families. While the organisation has swiftly expanded over the years, its aim remains the same: to support vulnerable girls and babies in Hong Kong, ensuring that every child has a permanent, loving home rather than being shuffled through the residential care system.

On September 17, 200 supporters of the charity attended Mother’s Choice’s Family Fun Fair at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel to raise funds for the charity’s childcare home on Bowen Road, a centuries-old government-listed building in need of repair.

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Photo 1 of 12 Alia Eyres, Purviz Shroff and Ranoo Wasan
Photo 2 of 12 Nikki Ng
Photo 3 of 12 Joyce Tam and Gus Lee with their daughters, and Rosanna Wong
Photo 4 of 12 Angie Ng
Photo 5 of 12 Tamara Lamunière and daughters
Photo 6 of 12 Emelda and Sheldon Trainor and daughters
Photo 7 of 12 Dervla Louli Musgrave
Photo 8 of 12 Mother’s Choice Family Fun Fair committee members: Dervla Louli Musgrave, Sarah Guitard, Erin Desmidt, Charlotte Tsuei, Danielle Fung and Denz Jordan
Photo 9 of 12 Alvin Chan and family
Photo 10 of 12 Alia Eyres and Nikki Ng
Photo 11 of 12 Charlotte Tsuei and Gregory Robinson with their chidren
Photo 12 of 12 Roy Rolloda and Crisel Consunji

The afternoon was abuzz with live music performances by award-winning actress and early learning educator, Crisel Consunji, and Roy Rolloda, performer and creative director of Creative Collab, a platform dedicated to mentoring children in the performing arts. A performance by Rolloda’s students and a fashion show by Retykle, a children’s resale platform founded by Tatler Gen.T honouree Sarah Garner, also brought the event to life. With thrilling carnival activities and engaging performances, children’s laughter echoed throughout the venue as they indulged in lively entertainment provided by talented performers.

Mother’s Choice CEO Alia Eyres, patron Purviz Shroff and vice-patron Rosanna Wong came together to enjoy a day filled with laughter, joy and a shared commitment to continue making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable mothers and children. 

"We are so grateful to all the wonderful families who came out in full force to support us. Their presence made this day truly exceptional, and all the children involved were overjoyed to be a part of this special experience. From taking on the role of emcees to showcasing their talents in musical performances and fashion shows, the children's enthusiasm and participation brought an infectious energy to the fair," said Eyres.

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Photo 1 of 3 Crisel Consunji
Photo 2 of 3 Retykle’s fashion show
Photo 3 of 3 Retykle’s fashion show

The Family Fun Fair perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the occasion, creating an inclusive environment where everyone could participate and have a great time. The most heartwarming moment of the afternoon was witnessing the generosity of the attendees. The fundraiser exceeded Mother’s Choice’s HK$1 million goal, surpassing HK$1.49 million in donations, which will play a vital role in supporting the charity’s mission to provide care to pregnant teenagers, young girls and babies in need.

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Sharon Chen and Patrick Ho (Mother’s Choice)

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