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Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

I have volunteered with Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation for 6 years. Two dogs that particularly stole my heart are Michael (nicknamed Monchichi) the Tibetan Mastiff and Marina the Caucasian Shepherd.Since 2019, I personally sponsored Michael and Marina for $300 each per month for their food sponsorship. I also cover all their medical bills which is around $1,500 per month along with supplements and special treats. I spend every Saturday with them. It takes me all day to wash, dry and brush them!On behalf of Michael, Marina and the 200 dogs at the shelter who are all waiting for forever homes, I would like to show my support by donating my feet to run 26 miles at the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024.It would mean the world if you could support me by donating $260 or any amount of your choice, every little helps. All funds raised will go directly to Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation so that they can keep up the amazing work in helping dogs to have a better life. Thank you.  

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While the wipeout has sent me to the trough of my life, it has empowered me with new lens to discover the world in a whole new way. For those who are interested, here is the story –  In Oct, a traffic accident on Nusa Pendia has flipped my life upside down. Human Body is Miraculous: I recalled a harsh hit straight into my face, feeling a sharp cut on my lip, distorted teeth and difficulty breathing. I was towed onto a pick-up truck and shipped immediately to the closest emergency room on the remote island. In my mind I quickly process the option – can I just never wake up again or should I fight? In split seconds I knew I had to fight. I was fortunate enough to be conscious – I informed my friend C on the island and forwarded all insurance related documents. Funny enough, I even checked all my commitments in the following 2 weeks and managed to cancel them and inform relevant people. I was then put on ambulance to the port, went on a boat ride to Bali main island, 2 hours of waiting for another ambulance, and then slowly navigate through traffic jam to finally arrive at a proper hospital after 6 hours. Miraculously, I did not feel any pain since the scene of accident. When human survival mode was triggered, adrenaline prevailed and the only thing in my mind was to stay alive.72 Hours of Waiting: Initial diagnosis included open cut across the lip extending to philtrum, maxillary bone fracture, tooth and oral bone fracture, traumatic pneumomediastinum, potential tracheal injury and pelvic fracture. I was hoping to go through the surgery myself and go home. But when I realized it was unfair to my friend and situation seemed to be pretty serious, I finally informed my family. By this time, my credit card limit was exceeded. I was half conscious, conserving most of my energy trying to breathe. Thankfully my whole family flew in next day, paid the bill (unfortunately no operation until payment is done), and have since been my biggest support.The Worst Has Just Unfolded: Finally I was put under general anaesthesia and sent to operating theatre. 30mins into the operation, the thoracic surgeon discovered airway rupture – oxygen was leaking and pulse once dropped to Zero on the operating table. Surgeons had to conduct emergency procedure. My family was urgently asked to sign consent to the procedure which is of high risk of cardiac and respiratory failure (i.e. dying). They had no choice but to surrender their daughter (sister) to the hands of God. It was a 10-hour operation. I had 9 tubes attached to my body including a ventilator, and put in a negative-pressure room in ICU for 2 days.Being Conscious Is the Worst: The trauma only hit me after I woke up from surgery. I discovered about the trachea rupture – I wasn’t able to breathe without assistance, swallow or speak. First week post-surgery was filled with hallucination and nightmare as a result of residual anaetshesia, extremely heavy dose of painkillers (Epidural, Sufenta and many more) and PTSD. Stubborn me decided to fast and refused food, painkiller and certain medication. There were moments when I wanted to give up or wished I could fall into coma and never waking up again. It was also when I was reminded of the unconditional love of family. I gotta fight on because they were waiting for me to go home.Back to ICU Again: 3 days after surgery I suffered emphysema. Air bubbles in the airway were trapped beneath my skin and I swell like a puff fish. I struggled to breathe and were sent back to ICU. I was put under sedation and a ventilator, and went into 30 hours of sleeping. It was a period of physical pain and emotional breakdown. But it was also moment of awakening, I felt I could see the beauty of the world, the kindness in each person that was behind the veil of my ignorance and ego. I experienced an incredible sense of calmness and blessing.Back to Home Kong: After 4 weeks of hospitalization, we arranged medical evacuation back to HK in hope that I would resolve the issue at home. I was then told there was serious laryngeal fracture in addition to the trachea rupture. There were less than 20 cases globally in the past 50 years; and there is no precedent in HK. It was a cold fact that hit me hard. There were only two scenarios in my mind – either there is a Lorraine that can breathe and speak again, or there is no Lorraine. Fortunate enough, I have the best ENT doctors in Hong Kong (plenty of professors and advisors) looking after me. Doctors in the end tried their very best to reconstruct my larynx, and we are hoping that some of the functions can be restored down the road. Here I am, still alive, despite losing the ability to breathe on my own, to swallow and to speak. Losing these functions that I took for granted made me appreciate the simple greatness of being. Not being able to speak opened my eyes to observe, hearts to feel, ears to listen, not feeling the need to react or judge. Not being able to eat makes me appreciate the gift of taste. It is only through the ordeal does one find the elixir beyond imagination. Despite all the wipe outs that hit me to the trough of my life, I was lucky to have angels that saved me from the deep end every single time. Never have I felt so loved by my family and friends. This second life was given by all the angels around me, and I’d live this new life by help more souls in this world. Here is a small start by dedicating it to a cause close to my heart – giving furry friends a second chance. For those who have been sending me love and blessings, I’d like to invite you share your kindness by supporting this cause ;)  

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Update:  Dai Dam Medical costs HK$65,000Please help us with small donations to raise the medical expenses. Dai Dam is a 8.5 years old dog who lives in the SKSF Shelter since rescued.Due to the rainy days in summer, we found that Dai Dam was panting, had no appetite, and vomited last week. He felt bad and was immediately sent to the hospital for treatment.He was diagnosed with tick fever, anemia, and immune system problems. Now Dai Dam is plugged into the stomach tube feeding which is easy to provide liquid gold for treatment Besides his white blood cells tend to decline. So The doctor told us he just received blood transfusion to help him to fight . He may have the spleen removal coz it has abnormal in size. So we really need your help of donation to supports Dai Dam’s huge medical expenses. Please support and appreciate for all your kindness help.Would be grateful if you can put your donation payments to Sai Kung Stray Friends FoundationHSBC124-073891-838.HK Charity No. 91/13180  

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**UPDATE**Firstly, we'd like to thank everyone SO much for donating! We are so overwhelmed and truly grateful for the generous donations from the HK and SKSF Community!  Ella received her rabies vaccination 3 weeks ago and will do her rabies blood test next week. We are hoping for a negative result so that we can get the ball rolling and pay a 50% deposit on the given quote.  Ella is still her playful self and is becoming more gentle around me and her future baby sister :)  Taking her back to Sydney is looking more and more hopeful and we can't wait to introduce her to our little cavoodle, Leo!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In July 2019, my husband and I decided to foster a dog after arriving to Hong Kong.  We visited SKSF and after walking around the shelter, we came across the most beautiful yet extremely terrified dog - Ella. We decided then and there we wanted to give her an opportunity to trust humans.  We visited Ella 3 times before deciding to foster her and all 3 times she hid behind a wall or her companion dog.  Too terrified to let us touch her, walk her or go anywhere near her, we knew we had to take her.  When she came into our house, she hid under our dining table for 2 months!  We bought her a bed and many toys, but she would not go near them.  She didn't even pee or poop for 4 days, even though she was walked 3 times a day.  On the 4th day, we decided to give her some time alone and that's when she released herself, and yes, our house was covered in 3 days' worth of pee and poop!Slowly but surely, Ella started to trust us day by day.  By the 6th month, she allowed us to fully hug her.  By the 9th month, she started to jump on our bed.  Now, she cries when we leave the house and jumps and howls with joy when we return home.  We have tried to get her adopted but families have rejected her saying that she is too shy as she still finds it hard to find trust in strangers.Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, we have decided to go back home to Australia.  Having to resign from both our jobs and relocate, the financial stress has been a burden and the biggest expense yet is taking Ella with us.  As great at SKSF is, we feel that if we leave her there, she will feel abandoned and have an even greater distrust towards humans.  Therefore, we have decided to try and take her home, but we need help.  The lowest quote we have received is a little above $65,000HKD - an amount that we just cannot afford right now.Please help us get Ella to Australia.  Any amount would be greatly appreciated and I can promise that Ella will have a happy life with us and our cavoodle back at home!  

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We are three KGV students that live in the area of Sai Kung, and we want to fund Sai Kung Stray Friends as we believe they act for a valuable cause.   

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Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

Dog's have been a central part to both Minka and Nick throughout their lives. So many dogs in Hong Kong continue need to be found a home and Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation (SKSFF) is at the forefront of this effort. Learn more about SKSFF here: https://saikungstrayfriends.com/  

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Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

Dogs are not our whole life but they make our life whole.  Unfortunately a lot of our 4-legged-friends are left without a home, luckily the Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation, a charity taking care of lots of homeless dogs, stepped in and provides them with some warmth and care.To support their work, I am planning to do a 52-56k run on 21 November 2020, I hope you would find the cause meaningful and support me. :) (In case you do not have a credit card/ paypal account: please contact 98698645/ 9172 1829)  Visit:  https://saikungstrayfriends.com/  

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Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

Welcome 2019 with love and kindness Sai Kung Stray Friends is a charity that rescuing and caring for abandoned and stray day, which they provide shelter food and medical care for over 100 days. Our aim is to find a kind and responsible adopter who can give them a forever loving home and help them to have a better life. Every dog that we rescue is health checked, de-sexed, de-wormed, vaccinated and given flea, tick and heart worm prevention. They are also leash trained and walked by our volunteers and visiting school groups. SKSF encourage individual, small groups and family can just pop by and walk the dogs anytime, no appointment necessary. The adoption fee is HKD$500 and reimbursement of our medical expenses or donation to help support the costs of  our other stray friends. SKSF is open 365 days a year from 10:00 a.m. until 16:30 p.m.   

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