Fight Cancer with Teeth

prototype, healthcare, persons with disabilities, Impact Incubator

Providing dental services and various kinds of support for cancer patients and survivors

 

 

The venture aims to provide quality dental services and comprehensive emotional and practical support for cancer patients and survivors.

Affordable dental services will be provided for 50 cancer patients/survivors to improve their oral health. Among them, 30 recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance or other government subsidies will pay a lower treatment fee.

The venture will also establish a mutual support group for patients undertaking treatments to strengthen peer support and individual counselling services. Professional social workers will follow up with the patients to cater for their emotional or other needs.

Name of Organisation

Cancer Support Society Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$300,000

Funding Period (Status)

1 year (Ended)

Impact/Outcomes

  • Provided dental treatment and education to 53 cancer patients
  • Provided counseling services to 53 cancer patients
  • Established 12 support groups for cancer patients
  • Published service leaflets to partnered organisations and 25 posts on Facebook for promotion

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