Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing hosts a 25th anniversary exhibition to raise public awareness of dementia

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA). To enhance public awareness of brain health, JCCPA will host a ten-day interactive exhibition named “Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey” from 1 October to 10 October. Through engaging and accessible interactive activities, the exhibition aims to promote knowledge about dementia and its associated risk factors to the public in an easy and approachable manner.

Guests attending the opening ceremony of the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition included HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (3rd left), Club Steward Bernard Chan (3rd right), Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health Dr Lam Ching-choi (2nd left), and other guests.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held today (30 September). Officiating were HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun, Club Steward Bernard Chan, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health Dr Lam Ching-choi, and other guests.

Club Steward Bernard Chan delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

At the ceremony, Club Steward Bernard Chan said that Health and Older Adults are two key priorities of the Club's charities strategy. With dementia being one of the major challenges brought about by an ageing population, the Club took the initiative to establish the JCCPA in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hospital Authority 25 years ago. This pioneering effort resulted in Hong Kong's first comprehensive one-stop service centre dedicated to providing holistic care for dementia patients. Employing new standards of care and support, JCCPA empowers individuals with dementia and their caregivers to navigate the challenges of the disease as it progresses, while providing professional training, evidence-based research opportunities and public education to foster a dementia-friendly community in Hong Kong. Since its establishment, JCCPA has provided nearly 400,000 residential, respite and day care services to individuals with dementia.

HKSAR Government Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (centre), Club Steward Bernard Chan (2nd left) and other guests tour the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

The Club endeavours to promote innovative service models not only to address immediate needs of older adults, but also to drive transformations in elderly care, enabling older adults to age actively with dignity. Over the years, the Club has supported more than 30 dementia-related projects, including the Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project currently implemented across the territory. A collaboration of JCCPA and seven NGOs, the project offers early diagnosis and support services to those suspected of mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia through medical-social collaboration in primary healthcare settings. It is expected that approximately 9,600 individuals with these conditions and their caregivers will benefit from this three-and-a-half-year initiative.

Club Steward Bernard Chan tours the JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition.

The exhibition at D•PARK in Tsuen Wan features five interactive experience zones and invites the public to participate in all activities free of charge. In addition to revisiting the 25-year development of the JCCPA, visitors can learn about brain functions and 14 risk factors associated with dementia through interactive activities. By engaging in simulated scenarios and sensory experiences, participants gain firsthand insight into the daily challenges faced by individuals with dementia, fostering a deeper understanding of their needs.

JCCPA 25th Anniversary Presents: Echoes of Memory: An Interactive Journey exhibition enables the public to gain a deeper understanding of dementia and its associated risk factors through interactive experience activities.

The Club's support for the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, like all its charity and community contributions, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Volunteer Award Presentation Ceremony cum Forum 2025 was held today (9 January) to recognise the many volunteers who have contributed to the betterment of our society. The Award is supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust through its JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER initiative, launched and funded by the Trust in 2022 to promote a culture of volunteering and community care.

Janet Lee, wife of the HKSAR Chief Executive and Volunteer-in-Chief (2nd left); Clarence Leung, HKSAR Government Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs (2nd right); Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (1st left); and Melissa Kaye Pang, Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service (1st right), officiate at the Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony.

Co-organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Agency for Volunteer Service, the event's opening ceremony was officiated by guests including Janet Lee, wife of the HKSAR Chief Executive and Volunteer-in-Chief; Clarence Leung, HKSAR Government Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs; Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; and Melissa Kaye Pang, Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service.

Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivers a speech at the Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony.

Club Steward Jackson Woo highlighted the Club's long-standing partnership with the Agency for Volunteer Service, dating back to the 1970s, in promoting volunteering. In recent years, through the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER initiative, the Club has broadened its support by promoting the concept of “Volunteer for Impact" and introducing many exclusive awards that recognise contributions from diverse sectors and foster the sustainable development of volunteer services. He added that the Club's CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team participates in a variety of community services, including supporting the recently concluded 15th National Games, bringing care and warmth to communities across Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club was honoured with an Outstanding Corporate Award

The Hong Kong Jockey Club was honoured with a Top Ten Highest Volunteer Hour Award.

The CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team comprises dedicated employees who, in 2024 alone, contributed over 25,000 volunteering hours, benefiting more than 740,000 people. At this year's Hong Kong Volunteer Award, the Club was awarded, Outstanding Corporate Award and Top Ten Highest Volunteer Hour Award, underscoring the dedication and impact of its volunteer team.

Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (first row, 8th left), and Freely Cheng, the Club’s Head of External Affairs (first row, 9th left), with members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team.

The integrated platform launched under JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER has attracted over 23,000 registered volunteers to date, with cumulative service hours close to 270,000.

Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (centre), with recipients of the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Outstanding Evergreen Volunteer Award and the Outstanding Rising Star Volunteer Award.

Since 2023, the Club has supported awards under the Hong Kong Volunteer Award scheme through JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER including the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Outstanding Evergreen Volunteer Award, the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Outstanding Caring School Award, the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Evergreen Volunteer Award (Volunteer Hours), the JC VOLUNTEER TOETHER Rising Star Volunteer Award (Volunteer Hours) and the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Caring School, all of which celebrate exceptional volunteering efforts. The Club also supports the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Outstanding Rising Star Volunteer Award, which honours individuals who are volunteering for the first time or returning to volunteer work, recognising their achievements and contributions. Further details can be found on the Hong Kong Volunteer Award website: https://hkvaward.hk/

Jackson Woo, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (back row, 12th left), and Freely Cheng, the Club’s Head of External Affairs (back row, centre), with members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team and the awarded JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER volunteers.

JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER was launched in collaboration with 12 partner organisations. It is designed to encourage and mobilise primary and secondary school students, families, working adults, people aged 50+ and retirees as well as the general public to do good for society. It has also created the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER PLATFORM in collaboration with six major volunteer matching hubs in Hong Kong to help people identify volunteering opportunities and register for and keep track of their volunteering activities.

The Club's support for the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER, like all its charity and community contributions, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.