About Us
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You Can Change A Child’s Life
Lifewire - Hong Kong’s very first crowdfunding platform for children with rare diseases
By documenting each patient’s story through text and video, we strive to share their narrative with the public to:
● Raise funds to provide urgent medical care for children with rare diseases and to support patients’ long-term medical needs
● Promote an inclusive society by increasing public awareness of rare diseases through community education
The dilemma of patients and their families
Insufficient funding and support、exorbitant medical expenses、social stigma......
Our Achievements*
Funds raised: $29 million HKD
Beneficiaries: Over 900 families (est. 3000 ppl)
Critical support for over 41 cases
*Data from establishment to the end of March, 2021
Flat rate 4.5% admin fee and payment gateway charge on donations
We believe
Vision
Ignite compassion and rally together like-minded individuals to protect disenfranchised children in the community
Mission
I Help
Assist patients with rare diseases to afford urgent medical care and to support patients’ long-term medical needs
I Care
Rally together volunteers to provide continual support and guidance for patients and their families
I Connect
Serve as the bridge between corporates, commerce associations, and the public to collaboratively support patients with rare diseases
I Create
Publish original media content to share the children’s stories with the public and raise awareness for those with rare diseases
Values
Concern
Care for the voiceless members of the community, particularly children with rare diseases
Empathy
To listen with open hearts to patients’ stories and needs
Commitment
A steadfast commitment to building enduring relationships with our patients, donors, volunteers, and corporate partners
Passion
A burning passion for life, as shared by the patients we serve
Lifewire Foundation Limited
Year of Establisment:
2014
Registration & Number:
Certificate of Incorporation Ref. 2245166
Tax-Exempt Charity:
IRD Ref No. 91/14057