2026 Lai See of Love Campaign

Ms. Lee entered our care home for one simple but painful reason: she was beginning to develop dementia.

At first, it was small things — misplacing items, forgetting appointments, repeating questions.

But eventually, she began losing track of conversations, daily tasks, and even the familiar surroundings of her own home.

She understood that memory loss is common in old age. She told herself not to worry.

But inside, she felt something she rarely admitted: fear — and helplessness.

Although she has family who love her, they could not provide the growing level of professional care she required.

She was starting to struggle with bathing, managing meals, and remembering her medication. Her family felt heartbroken, but they knew they could not keep her safe.

So the only way forward was to move into a care home.

When Ms. Lee first arrived, she was quiet and uncertain, holding on to the last bits of control she felt she was losing.

But slowly, she began to rediscover parts of herself she thought were gone.

She explored activities. She met new friends. She found a rhythm again.

And she especially fell in love with our art workshops.

Painting gave her joy, focus, and a sense of calm she desperately needed.

Her artwork became her way of expressing emotions she could no longer find words for.

One afternoon, while painting, she said to our staff:

"I used to fear the next hour. Now I look forward to my art class at four."

Your Lai See helps us continue supporting elderly people like Ms. Lee, giving them care, dignity, and the courage to face each new day despite their challenges.

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Mr. Wong spent his entire life working as a taxi driver — long hours, day and night, always on the road, always alone.

He had no friends, no activities, and no time to build connections.

His life was about survival, not companionship.

He once said that loneliness was simply “part of life,”.

When rising rent and living costs left him with nowhere to go.

He arrived at our Housing for the Elderly — exhausted, uncertain, and quietly carrying decades of isolation.

But something unexpected happened.

For the first time in his life, he found people to talk to, neighbours who invited him to activities, and a community that greeted him every morning.

He slowly opened up.

He laughed. He listened. He joined activities with others his age.

One day he told our staff:

“I never thought that at this age, I would have friends.

I feel human again… I'm notice now.”

Your Lai See helps us continue giving Mr. Wong — and many others like him — a place where friendship, dignity, and warmth are finally possible after a lifetime of being alone.

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