Monday, September 14, 2026 \u200b As part of its “80 Years Together” anniversary celebrations, Cathay hosted a special Community Volunteering Day last Saturday (12 September), bringing together over 250 Cathay volunteers to give back to the community through six meaningful activities across the city, in partnership with HandsOn Hong Kong and several charity partners.
With its deep roots in Hong Kong for 80 years, Cathay has a longstanding commitment to giving back and being a positive force for the communities it serves. Hosted by Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau, the Community Volunteering Day began with an opening ceremony at the iconic and storied Kai Tak Sports Park, attended by Director of Home Affairs of the Hong Kong SAR Government Priscilla To as Guest of Honour, Cathay volunteers and community partners.
Cathay’s Lavinia Lau said: “We are proud to mark our 80th anniversary by giving back to the community. Cathay’s story has always been closely connected with Hong Kong, and supporting our communities is a meaningful way for our people to honour that shared journey. This Community Volunteering Day brings to life Cathay’s values of being thoughtful, progressive and can-do.
“Today, over 250 Cathay volunteers are coming together around Kai Tak, our historical home, to help support diverse community needs. Through our joint efforts, not only are we contributing to Cathay’s ambition to uplift 80,000 lives this year, but also supporting our community and creating positive change together.”
Throughout the afternoon, Cathay volunteers supported six activities designed to create positive and inclusive experiences for different community groups. These included promoting confidence and teamwork to children from less-advantaged families through pickleball activities; supporting individuals with disabilities through an inclusive bowling session; accompanying elderly people on grocery shopping visits; celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with elderly people through mooncake-making; and helping maintain an urban community garden as an accessible green space.
With its commitment to promoting youth development, sports, arts and culture, Cathay continues to create opportunities for its people to volunteer and bring positive change to the community.
For more information on Cathay’s community programmes, visit www.cathay.com.