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香港復康會陪伴長期病患者重啟人生
「『相』講你知：『病』•太美」相片展覽策展人分享從每天「倒數」到懂得「享受」
呼籲社會各界捐款支持長期病患者復康服務

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成立於1959年的香港復康會，一直致力為殘疾人士、長期病患者及長者提供全面及個人化的復康及健康管理服務，於2024年4月至2025年3月期間，為超過210,000人次提供不同種類的社區復康服務，包括為病人自助組織提供支援及培訓。去年6月，香港復康會舉行「『相』講你知：『病』•太美」相片展覽，由四位長期病患者擔任策展人，希望讓公眾了解長期病患者及殘疾人士的生活日常和心路歷程。香港復康會邀請了其中兩位策展人分享自己如何透過涵蓋身心靈層面的復康服務，猶如「重啟人生」，他們的角色更從「受助者」轉化為「助人者」，重新走進社會，推廣傷建共融。

椎間盤退化病友張榮貴：香港復康會讓我從每天「倒數生命」到懂得「享受生命」

過往熱愛長跑運動的張榮貴（Ben），自確診「椎間盤退化」後因劇烈無比的腰痛徹底改寫人生。多年來，他均盡量避免坐下，保持脊骨挺直，除了要站着吃飯，有時甚至要跪在電腦桌前工作，後來因病情嚴重而被迫辭職。加上Ben視為傾訴對象的愛犬 Yen Yen 離世，令他頓時跌進人生低谷，深感失敗及無助，因而變得沉默寡言，拒絕與人接觸。

在朋友介紹下，Ben參加了香港復康會的水療運動班，腰痛開始有所改善，讓他看見康復的曙光，然而心靈的創傷依然需時撫平。香港復康會的社工黎姑娘察覺到Ben內心滿載鬱結，於是邀請他參加「心靈啟動」課程和「心靈深化指導」輔導課程，透過一對一輔導和靜觀練習，教導Ben學習與生命中的痛苦經驗、負面想法及情緒和平共存。

香港復康會職員的專業精神、真摯關懷與陪伴，終於讓Ben敞開心扉，變得積極擁抱生命，透過參加提升身體機能的課程，實踐「與痛症共存」的新生活。自此，年屆60多歲的Ben重新找回對運動的熱愛，除了相約好友切磋羽毛球，有時亦會踏單車到元朗大棠郊野公園進行靜觀練習，實踐「先動後靜」的智慧。Ben表示：「雖然腰痛每天依然存在，『痛』多少是我無法控制的，但我卻可以控制生命裡有多少『苦』！以前的我每天『倒數生命』，現在的我則是『享受生命』！」

Ben亦十分熱愛攝影，早前更應香港復康會高級心理健康主任Jessica邀請，擔任「『相』講你知：『病』•太美」相片展覽策展人。起初Ben有點害怕自己無法勝任，後來在Jessica及其他同路人互相鼓勵和支持下，全心投入參與籌備工作。Ben現在不時向其他病友分享學習與病患共存的心得，鼓勵他們保持正向心態，一同面對逆境。

強直性脊椎炎病友李淑芬：香港復康會讓我從「受助者」變成「助人者」

對長期病患者而言，身體障礙不只奪走行動力，更在無形中侵蝕尊嚴與意志。強直性脊椎炎患者李淑芬（Ah Lee），脊椎、髖關節及膝關節長出現劇烈疼痛和僵硬情況，加上因缺乏病情知識及誤診而耽誤了治療，多年來飽受肉體和精神折磨。Ah Lee表示，「晨僵」令她痛得每天早上至少要花半小時甚至一小時才可以勉強下床，亦無法自行洗澡，至於進食、穿衣以及走路等基本生活習慣亦受到莫大影響，也對康復的機會感到渺茫。然而，Ah Lee十分希望陪伴兩個年紀尚輕的兒子成長，成為了繼續活下去的動力。

Ah Lee回想自己在發病初期因缺乏相關醫療資訊，耽誤了治療及康復時間。她表示：「我白白痛苦了三年多，實在不忍心見到其他同路人跟我一樣踏上這條冤枉路。我曾經許下諾言，倘若日後生活稍為回復正常，定必抽出時間為同路人服務。」後來當她得知香港復康會為不少病友提供服務時，便立即聯絡職員，不但獲得豐富的病情資訊，更不時得到鼓勵和支持。

Ah Lee在香港復康會的連繫和支援下認識了強直性脊椎炎患者互助組織「B27協進會」，現在更積極參與其義務工作，亦會跟同路人分享自身經歷，交換康復心得，同時積極為病友發聲。回想獲邀擔任「『相』講你知：『病』•太美」相片展覽的策展人時，Ah Lee表示：「其實我不懂攝影！最初社工邀請我擔任策展人時，雖然感到有點猶豫，但她不斷鼓勵我，並陪伴每位策展人處理困難，讓我們知道自己有能力去處理整個展覽，令我深受感動，希望透過展覽，向公眾分享我們作為長期痛症患者的心聲。」

社會各界的鼎力支持，對香港復康會持續提供復康及健康服務至關重要，可讓更多殘疾人士、長期病患者及長者得到不同的身心靈支援，獲得重啟「第二人生」的機會。
有關詳情及捐款方式：https://pay.mpay.com.hk/hksr-donation-web/donation/donation-programme/131/donation-plan/1?lang=zh-HK。

關於香港復康會（HKSR）
香港復康會於1959年成立，致力為殘疾人士、長期病患者及長者提供全面及個人化的復康及健康管理服務，由跨專業團隊幫助病友及有需要人士重拾健康、重投職場及社會，活得更有尊嚴。該會一直在本港及內地推動多項創新社區復康服務，設有29個服務點，每年服務人次超過170萬，改變無數生命，亦透過研究及倡議工作，推動共融關愛社會。旗下復康巴士為香港最大無障礙運輸車隊。

媒體查詢或索取照片，歡迎致電9779 2407或電郵至 benni@seedland.hk 與Mr. Benni Ho聯絡。

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For immediate release                                                    24 February 2026

Curators of the “Photo Voice” exhibition share their personal journeys of transformation – from “counting down the days” to “enjoying life” – through the support of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, calling on the community to donate in support of rehabilitation services for individuals with chronic illnesses

Online Version: https://public.seedland.hk/press/HKSR/2602-Photo_Voice/
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Since its establishment in 1959, the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR) has been dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalised rehabilitation and health management services for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses and the elderly. From April 2024 to March 2025, the organisation’s community-based rehabilitation services reached more than 210,000 people, delivering training and support to self-help groups and patient networks. In June last year, HKSR presented “Photo Voice”, a poignant photo exhibition curated by four individuals with chronic illnesses. The exhibition sought to enhance public understanding of the daily lives, emotions, and resilience of those living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Two of the curators have now shared how HKSR’s holistic rehabilitation programmes – addressing both physical and mental well-being – helped them rebuild confidence, regain independence, and transition from care recipients to advocates of inclusion.

Ben Cheung, patient with degenerative disc disease: HKSR enables me to enjoy life instead of counting down the days

Once a passionate long-distance runner, Ben Cheung’s life took a drastic turn after being diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, which left him with constant and debilitating back pain. To alleviate the discomfort, he avoided sitting altogether – often eating while standing or kneeling at his desk to work. The pain, coupled with the passing of his beloved dog Yen Yen, plunged him into isolation and despair.

Everything began to change when a friend introduced him to HKSR’s hydrotherapy classes. The gentle aquatic exercises gradually improved his back pain and gave him a glimmer of recovery. Yet his emotional wounds required a longer time to heal. Recognising Ben’s inner struggles, Ms Lai, a social worker at HKSR, invited him to participate in psychoeducational courses and mindfulness programmes, where he received one-on-one counselling and mindfulness practice to help him cope with pain, negative thoughts, and difficult emotions.

With the care and dedication of HKSR’s team, Ben gradually opened up and embraced life with positivity. Through physical training programmes, he learned to live with pain and regained his passion for exercise. Now in his sixties, Ben enjoys playing badminton with friends and cycling to Tai Tong Country Park in Yuen Long for mindfulness practice, embodying the wisdom of “movement before stillness”. Ben remarks, “Back pain remains a daily reality and the degree of pain is beyond my control, but the amount of suffering life brings is something I can control. I used to count down my days; now, I can truly enjoy them.”

A dedicated photography enthusiast, Ben was invited by Jessica, Senior Mental Health Officer at HKSR, to join the curatorial team for the “Photo Voice” exhibition. Initially unsure of himself, he found confidence through the encouragement of Jessica and fellow patients, eventually immersing himself in the project. Today, he shares his journey openly, inspiring others living with chronic illness to face life’s challenges with courage and optimism.

Ah Lee, patient with ankylosing spondylitis: HKSR transformed me from a recipient of care to a provider of support

For many people living with chronic illnesses, physical limitations often bring emotional weight – restricting not only mobility but also dignity and willpower. Ah Lee, who has ankylosing spondylitis, endured years of severe pain and stiffness in her spine, hips, and knees. Misdiagnosis and a lack of reliable medical information delayed proper treatment, leaving her to cope with overwhelming discomfort and despair. Morning stiffness could last for an hour before she could rise from bed, and even simple tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, or walking felt insurmountable. Yet, her resolve to care for her two young sons gave her strength to keep moving forward.

Reflecting on those difficult years, Ah Lee recalls, “I suffered for more than three years due to the lack of medical information. I could not bear to see others go through the same ordeal. I promised myself that if my condition improved, I would devote time to helping fellow patients.” That promise led her to HKSR, where she found not only professional guidance and accurate medical resources but also consistent encouragement and emotional support.

Through HKSR, Ah Lee joined the “B27 Association”, a self-help group for people with ankylosing spondylitis. As an active volunteer, she never hesitates to share her personal experiences, offer recovery tips, and advocate for fellow patients. When invited by a social worker to serve as one of the curators of the “Photo Voice” exhibition, she initially hesitated, unsure of her abilities. But with ongoing guidance and encouragement, she gained confidence and embraced the role with enthusiasm. “I did not know much about photography,” she admits. “but through this project, I realised we were all capable of telling our stories. I hope this exhibition allows the voices of those living with chronic illness to be truly heard.”

The ongoing support of the community is vital for HKSR to continue offering comprehensive rehabilitation and health management services for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and the elderly, helping them embrace a second chance in life. For donations, please refer to
https://pay.mpay.com.hk/hksr-donation-web/donation/donation-programme/131/donation-plan/1.

About The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR)
Established in 1959, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR) provides comprehensive rehabilitation services and health management services to individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses and the elderly, assisting those in need to regain health, reintegrate into the job market and society, and enjoy a fulfilling life with dignity. With a team of multi-disciplinary professionals and 29 service units in Hong Kong and Mainland China, HKSR offers various innovative community rehabilitation services, with an annual attendance exceeding 1.7 million. Through research and advocacy efforts, it also works towards promoting a caring and inclusive society. Its “Rehabus” service currently operates the largest fleet of accessible buses in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, arrangement of interviews or photos, please contact Mr. Benni Ho at 9779 2407 or email to benni@seedland.hk.

Distributed by Seedland International Limited on behalf of The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
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