well their 2010 annual report shows differently
HKCF
2009/2010 annual report
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mrs. Sally Lo, MBE Co-Chairman
Sir David Tang, KBE Co-Chairman
Mr. Robert Lo
Dr. Wesley Shiu
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Dr. Andrew Yuen
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
http://www.cancer-fund.org/upload/annual_report/12/29122010hKNyvhcQr_1.pdf
I would like to clarify the position of David Tang and his involvement with the Hong Kong Cancer Fund as mentioned in the Lai See column (“Peering through the smoke at cancer fund’s Cuban connection”, November 11).
David, Sally Lo (CEO) and I founded the fund back in August 1987.
In the early years of our existence, David contributed to the organisation because he wanted to help those who are touched by cancer.
Recognising the conflict of interest between the cigar business he started in 1992 and the work of the fund, he stepped down ahead of our becoming a company limited by guarantee.
However, in recognition of his earlier contributions, he remains an honorary president of the fund.
As Hong Kong’s largest and most respected cancer support organisation, we are clear in our position that smoking is harmful to health and a direct cause of cancer.
Moreover, we advocate this message through anti-smoking campaigns as well as lobbying the SAR government for stricter tobacco control.
Robert Lo Kai-leung, co-chairman, Hong Kong Cancer Fund