Over HK$140k Raised for Late Hong Kong Hairstylist Pitt Cheung to Be Donated to Cancer NGO

A fundraising initiative for Pitt Cheung, a Hong Kong hairstylist who passed away from nasopharyngeal cancer in April, has generated a surplus of over HK$140,000. These remaining funds are set to be donated to the NGO Cancer Information, fulfilling Cheung's final wishes.

Cheung had previously undergone extensive treatments, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, at public hospitals. Facing the limitations of these options, he switched to a recommended chemotherapy drug, Nab-paclitaxel, which incurred a monthly cost of HK$72,000. The initial fundraising effort successfully gathered over HK$555,000 for his specialist medical care.

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After deduct[ing] the expenses for chemotherapy, follow-up appointments, check-ups, the chemo port surgery and hospitalisation, we are left with HK$140,620. Per Pitt’s wishes, we will donate this sum to NGO @cancer_information.

Following his passing on April 26 at the age of 44, the funds remaining after deducting expenses for his treatment, appointments, and hospitalization amount to HK$140,620. In a post on Cheung's fundraising Instagram account, it was stated that this sum would be donated to the NGO Cancer Information. The post highlighted the organization's crucial role in providing professional support and companionship to Cheung throughout his cancer fight, expressing hope that the donation would assist others facing similar battles.

The post also extended gratitude to the Hong Kong United Oncology Centre for their care, as well as to the numerous donors, friends, and family members who supported Cheung during his journey.

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This NGO provided lots of professional support and companionship to Pitt when he was fighting cancer, and we hope the funds can be used to help more people.