On October 4, Orbis will host a meaningful donor gathering featuring Dr. Mak Ying Fai, a geriatric specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience, and Ms. Ryanne Lai, a lawyer and founder of ForeverGift.HK. Together, they’ll address your questions on health, aging, and legacy planning.
Shine On: Orbis Legacy Giving Program
Life’s impermanence reminds us of the power of legacy. By dedicating a portion of your estate to those in need, you can transform love into hope, lighting up lives worldwide. “Shine On: Orbis Legacy Giving Program” offers a chance to extend this compassion while supporting its sight-saving mission.
Free Will Seminar
The “Shine On: Orbis Legacy Giving Program” regularly offers free will seminars led by professional lawyers. These sessions help you plan your estate in advance and allocate your assets wisely, leaving love and hope for the world. Once the date, time, and location of the seminar are confirmed, our Orbis staff will contact you.
Why Join Shine on: Orbis Legacy Giving Programme
Support Sight-Saving
Ensure lasting impact through legacy donations
Flexibility
Update your wishes anytime
Provide Security
Balance care for loved ones with philanthropy
Three Steps to Leave a Legacy
Draft Your Will
Specifying Orbis as a beneficiary
Provide Details
Provide Orbis’s legal details to your solicitor
Distribution of Estate
Orbis will receive your designated gift upon your passing
Legacy Donation: Include Orbis in Your Will
Name of Beneficiary
Project Orbis International, Inc
Registered Address
Unit A on 3/F and Units A, C and F on 5/F of Infotech Centre, 21 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong
Certificate of Registration no.
F-3403
Your deferred giving will mean a lot to us! However, due to our legal status, Orbis should not be appointed as an executor of your Will. Please kindly discuss your wish on deferred giving with your legal advisor.
Complimentary Will Writing Service
In Collaboration with ForeverGift.hk
Orbis has partnered with ForeverGift.hk to offer a complimentary will-writing service.
Donation Commitment
By pledging a minimum donation of HKD 10,000 (HKD 5,000 during your lifetime and HKD 5,000 as a legacy gift), ForeverGift.hk will provide you with a free will-writing service.
Lawyer Appointment
ForeverGift.hk will arrange a lawyer to draft, witness, and finalize your will, creating a personalized and legally sound document. The process is simple and hassle-free.
Register now >>> www.forevergift.hk/orbis-eng
Stories of Legacy Givers: a Testament to Compassion
Eric’s Journey of Inheriting His Mother’s Philanthropic Spirit Inspired by his mother’s kindness, Eric extends her love through legacy donation, keeping hope alive for others.
A Mother’s Superpower: The Legacy of Love
Eric’s decision to join the Orbis legacy giving programme was inspired by his mother—a “superhero of kindness.” Despite their modest beginnings, Eric’s mother instilled in him a profound sense of social responsibility.
Eric recalls, “When I got my first job after university, my mother didn’t ask for savings or a house. Instead, she handed me a charity leaflet and said, ‘You’re grown up now. It’s time to help others.’”
This enduring lesson of compassion led Eric to pledge a portion of his estate to Orbis, ensuring his mother’s legacy of love continues to shine brightly in the lives of others.
Watch Video - A Mother’s Superpower: The Legacy of Love
From Vision Challenges to Life Partners Monica and her fiancé overcame vision challenges together, starting a new life in the UK filled with love, care, and hope.
Monica’s Story: Love and Light in the Face of Adversity
Monica, a university lecturer and monthly donor to Orbis, has long battled debilitating eye conditions, including glaucoma and retinal detachment. Yet through her challenges, she found love and unwavering support from her fiancé.
“Love is about mutual care,” Monica reflects. As her fiancé prepares for their new life in the UK, he has even learned how to care for the blind, should Monica one day lose her sight completely.
Moved by her personal journey, Monica joined the Orbis legacy giving programme, determined to help others facing similar struggles.
Watch Video - Monica’s Story: Love and Light in the Face of Adversity
Granny Leung’s Legacy of Light: From a Small Eatery to Lasting Giving From a small vegetarian eatery to legacy donation, Granny Leung’s compassion helps restore sight for the needy, spreading hope and warmth.
Granny Leung: From a Humble Eatery to a Global Impact
For over 30 years, Granny Leung and her husband ran a small vegetarian eatery, offering affordable meals to low-income families and donating their profits to help the less fortunate.
After her husband’s passing, Granny Leung, now in her 80s, continues running the shop and fulfills his wish by donating part of their earnings and estate to Orbis to restore sight for those in need.
With her selfless love, she brings light and hope to countless lives, inspiring many.
Ms. So Jing Wai’s Legacy of Love and Knowledge Ms. So’s selfless love brings light and inspires endless possibilities.
Ms. So: A Teacher’s Lasting Gift of Knowledge
Ms. So Jing Wai, a devoted educator for over 40 years, touched countless lives with her compassion. After her passing, her family donated part of her estate to Orbis, supporting ophthalmic training in Shandong, Ethiopia, and online platforms, benefiting countless patients.
A beloved Chinese teacher at St. Paul’s Co-ed College Primary School, Ms. So was admired for her warmth, dedication, and mentorship. A loyal Orbis donor since 1997, she extended her generosity by donating her body to the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a “silent teacher.”
Her enduring legacy continues to inspire and bring hope to many.
Common Questions About Legacy Giving
- What’s the difference between a will and a “peace paper”?
A “peace paper” is an informal term; a will, when drafted according to legal standards, is a binding document. - Do I need a lawyer to draft my will?
While it’s possible to draft your own will, consulting a lawyer ensures it meets legal standards and avoids disputes. - Can I make a "secret" will without informing my family or friends?
Legally, yes. However, you must notify your executor in advance; otherwise, they won’t know their role, leading to potential challenges in execution. At a minimum, inform them of two key details: (1) where the original will is stored, and (2) a list of your assets and their locations. - What happens if I don’t draft a will?
If you fail to draft a will, the distribution of your estate after your passing will be dictated by the rigid framework of legal stipulations—an impersonal mechanism that may not reflect your own wishes. This statutory process, while systematic, often demands your heirs to navigate the labyrinthine task of proving familial ties, a procedure both laborious and fraught with delays. - What is an executor, and how should I choose one?
An executor, appointed in your will, manages your assets, settles debts, and distributes your estate as per your wishes. They must be over 21, trustworthy, and capable of handling these responsibilities. - If I wish to donate property to a charity after my death, what should I consider?
If you plan to donate property to a charity, ensure it is fully owned by you, free of mortgages or ownership disputes. Charities often prefer that your will specifies selling the property first and then donating the proceeds.
Contact Us
Elaine Lau / Tephenie Lee
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T | (852) 2508 7003 / (852) 2508 7008
F | (852) 2877 1297
A | Unit C, 5/F, Infotech Centre, 21 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong
