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『春耕行動』器官捐贈推廣步行

　　香港醫學會及香港移植學會將於二零一九年一月十三日假東涌舉行『春耕行動』器官捐贈推廣步行，藉此推動器官捐贈公眾教育、令社會人士了解器官捐贈的意義和重要性，並鼓勵市民於中央器官捐贈登記名冊登記。是次活動獲各大機構支持，協辦單位包括軍事遺蹟保育團、香港浸信會醫院、香港腎臟基金會、香港移植運動協會、國際扶輪3450地區、國際獅子會腎病教育中心及研究基金、香港肝壽基金會、香港器官捐贈行動組、國際獅子總會中國港澳303區。

　　香港醫學會會長暨春耕行動委員會主席何仲平醫生在記者招待會中表示，承接二零一八年一月的器官捐贈推廣步行的成功，委員會決定再舉辦第三屆『春耕行動』。以『春耕行動』命名步行活動，旨在強調器官捐贈的公眾教育須要經過長年累月耕耘，舉辦有關的活動是為了播下器官捐贈的種子，好讓愛心之苗日後可以茁壯成長。

　　今次『春耕行動』步行活動將於二零一九年一月十三日假東涌舉行，開幕儀式主禮嘉賓為食物及衞生局副局長徐德義醫生。參加者將從東薈城音樂噴泉出發，步行途經赤鱲角天后宮、東涌炮台、東涌河、東涌侯王古廟，最後返回起點。本次活動現已獲超過三百位不同人士報名參與，其中不乏通過器官移植手術重獲新生的康復者。而每位參加者均承諾會動員五位親友於衞生署的中央器官捐贈登記名冊登記，廣撒愛與希望的種子。

　　香港移植學會會長李威廉醫生表示，香港器官捐贈長期供不應求，患者和家屬只能絕望地等待，在死亡邊緣徘徊。當中有很多更在等待期間已離世，顯示情況嚴峻。現時香港提供不同方式讓大家登記，如上網、郵遞或傳真，更要告知家人自己的意願。大家的一個決定，能減少輪候器官移植的時間，一個登記更足以拯七個病者的生命，非常值得大家支持。

　　香港器官捐贈行動組召集人周嘉歡醫生表示，截至2018年12月28日，中央器官捐贈登記名冊登記人數只有297,337人，只佔全港人口約4%。調查顯示，即使市民願意捐贈器官，也只有1/4人上網登記，半數是不懂得如何上網，社會除了鼓勵市民向家人明確表達自己願意捐贈器官的意願之外，還需設法協助市民多走一步，上網登記。

　　葉小浪先生是器官移植的受益者，手術後重獲新生。他於2014年接受心臟移植手術，現已康復。記者會上，葉先生重調器官捐贈的重要性，每個成功捐贈個案都振奮人心，非常值得大眾支持。器官捐贈令生命得以重生，延續大愛。

二零一九年一月三日

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香港醫學會成立於一九二零年，旨在聯繫政府、各公立醫療機構、大學及私人執業的醫務工作者，交流意見，團結一心。醫學會致力將最新的醫療資訊及醫務發展傳遞與會員，提倡會員遵行專業操守，進而服務社會，維護民康。

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RELEASE

3 January 2019

“Spring Sowers” Organ Donation Promotion Walk

The Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Society of Transplantation (HKST) will jointly organize an Organ Donation Promotion Walk (Walk) entitled “Spring Sowers”, on 13 January 2019 at Tung Chung to arouse public awareness of the importance of organ donation and encourage Hong Kong citizens to register with the Centralised Organ Donation Register (CODR). The event is co-organized by the Field and Mountain Division, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, Hong Kong Kidney Foundation, Hong Kong Organ Donation Action Group, Hong Kong Transplant Sports Association, Lions Clubs International District 303 - Hong Kong & Macao, China, Lions Kidney Educational Centre & Research Foundation, Rotary District 3450 and The Hong Kong Liver Foundation.

Dr. HO Chung Ping, MH, JP, President of HKMA and Chairman of Spring Sowers, said at the press conference that “Spring Sowers” denoted that organ donation promotion was a long term sowing process. The Committee wished to organize the event every year as an action to support Organ Donation. The Opening Ceremony of the Walk will be held on 13 January 2019 at Tung Chung Citygate Outlet Musical Fountain at 10 a.m. Dr. CHUI Tak-yi, JP, Under Secretary for Food and Health would attend the Opening Ceremony as officiating guests. After the Opening, participants would walk pass Tin Hau Temple, Chek Lap Kok New Village, Tung Chung Fort, Tung Chung River, Tung Chung Hau Wong Temple, and finally back to the starting point. Till now, near 400 citizens registered for the Walk, some of whom regained new life through organ transplantation. After the Walk, each participant would mobilize five friends and relatives to register at CODR to spread love and seed of hope in an extensive way.

Dr. William LEE, President of HKST, mentioned that Hong Kong has been facing a shortfall in supply of organs. Patients and their family are waiting desperately for a successful match. Unfortunately, some patients passed away during the long-waited process. There are a lot of methods to sign up in the Centralised Organ Donation Register, such as online application, through mail and fax. One should also notify his family about the will in order to avoid misunderstandings. Every decision can save up to 7 patients’ lives.

Dr. CHAU Ka Foon, Co-Chairperson of Hong Kong Organ Donation Action Group, addressed the number of registration on Central Organ Donation Registry was only 297,337 up to 28 December 2018, accounting for about 4% of the HK population. Investigation showed only 1/4 of those willing to donate organs are in fact registered on line, half because they are not familiar with the registration system. In additional to encourage citizens to express their wish to family members, we should explore ways to assist for on line registration.

An organ transplant recipient also joined the press conference to share his story. Mr. IP Siu Long underwent a heart transplant surgery in 2014 and has now recovered. He emphasized on the importance of organ donation, every donation matters and are all inspiring. He wishes more people would support organ donation as it gives hope to people in need.

Notes to editors:

The Hong Kong Medical Association, founded in 1920, aims to bring together Hong Kong's government, institutional, university and private medical practitioners for an effective exchange of views and co-ordination of efforts.  The foremost objective of the Association is to safeguard and promote public health.  The Association speaks collectively for its members and aims to keep its members abreast of medical ethics, issues and advances around the world.  In fulfilling these goals, the association hopes to better serve the people of Hong Kong.