The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children - SRDC

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The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC) was established in 1953, with the mission to provide medical, surgical, rehabilitation and educational services to disabled children in Hong Kong.

The Society, using funds generated by the generosity of the community, established a convalescent home in Sandy Bay in 1955 for children stricken with skeletal tuberculosis. The home initially had only 50 beds but was subsequently expanded in stages to become the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay (DKCH) in 1968 and was in the frontline fighting against tuberculosis, poliomyelitis and spinal deformities. The Hospital subsequently became internationally recognized for this work and remains a training center for surgeons and health workers from around the world.

The Society was responsible for the running cost of the Home and Hospital and ran the institutions on a day-to-day basis until 1991 when the Hong Kong Hospital Authority took over management of all public hospitals in Hong Kong. Despite the change in management, the Society still has a significant influence in the running of the Hospital and has continued to support the Hospital with specific needs or in emerging areas of child health that are not readily available in the public health care system. They have also expanded into other areas of medical social concerns that fulfill the mission of the Society.

Vision

SRDC believes every child has the right to live happy and fulfilling lives and they strive for a world in which disadvantaged children can grow fulfilled lives and contribute to society and realize their full potential.

Mission

SRDC is committed to:

Promoting awareness of equality and freedom from discrimination in the community
Improving the children's physical health by sponsoring medical, surgical and rehabilitation services
Caring for their psychological wellbeing and mental mindset and by empowering them with love and care

Currently, the Society is continuously supporting the following:

Equipment purchase or upgrade at The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
The Kids on the Block Puppet Troupe
Doctor Fellowship Program - Overseas Orthopaedic Surgeons
China Patient Project
Implant Sponsorship
Others, e.g. clinical research at HKU

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