Salute to Athletes’ Parents
Watsons Water held an award ceremony to give thanks to the parents of 3 para-athletes and donated HKD 200,000 to support the development of para-sports. In the ceremony, the athletes and their parents shared their life journey to encourage younger generation to pursue their dreams. Watsons Water is proud to be the long-term partner of the Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled which has made great contributions to the development of para-sports in Hong Kong.
World Alzheimer's Month
September was World Alzheimer's Month, and The Perfume Shop took this opportunity to rally behind its charity partner Alzheimer's Research UK. It raised awareness on social media and raised funds for this worthy cause. The Perfume Shop donated 50 pence for every personalised ribbon sold and a total of £84,039.02 was raised!
Two-time Olympic Medalist Sarah Lee Sparks a Flame in the Hearts of the Younger
Hong Kong athletes made history with their perseverance and strength by obtaining remarkable achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games! To pass on this spirit to the younger generation, AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA) invited Sarah Lee Wai-sze, two-time Olympic Bronze medalist, to interact with the award winners.
Marathon Champions!
In support of Hong Kong Marathon, AS Watson Group kept the runners hydrated and energised with Watsons Water and our volunteer team! We are proud to announce Watsons Athletic Club’s athletes got a sweeping victory in the race! We got the Champions in Men’s 10KM Elite(Senior), Women’s 10KM Elite(Senior), Women’s 10KM Elite(Junior), Men’s Half Marathon Elite(Junior), Women’s Half Marathon Elite(Senior), and Men’s Marathon Elite(Senior).
Upcycling Workshop
Watson’s Wine co-hosted an Upcycling Workshop with Social Venture Hong Kong. Volunteers from Watson’s Wine and a group of children worked hand in hand to upcycle wooden wine boxes and glass bottles. Two upcycling artists were invited to share their ideas on how to upcycle the materials into lanterns and treasure boxes.
Wellbeing Campaign
To promote wellbeing awareness, PARKnSHOP Hong Kong kicked off a Wellbeing Campaign with a series of activities in September 2021. The leadership team demonstrated stretching exercises at the office and all staff were given a stretching brand to exercise together. A Fruit, Healthy Snack & Drink Booth was also set up to encourage colleagues to build healthy eating habits.
Smiles for Seniors
AS Watson Group organised the Project LOL Elderly Visit, a highlighting activity of Smile for Good 2021, sharing love and smiles with 2,000 singleton elderly in Hong Kong. With the support of colleagues from PARKnSHOP, Watsons, FORTRESS, Watson’s Wine and Watsons Water, the elderly enjoyed a wonderful time filled with love, joy and happiness.
Building a Greener World
In an effort to raise students’ awareness in environmental protection, PARKnSHOP’s Green School Programme invites all primary schools and special schools to apply for funding for the projects of sustainable farming, energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling. Since 2013, over 580 green projects have been funded, giving students wonderful opportunities to learn about sustainability in practice.
Lessen Plastic Waste in Our Oceans
Watsons Philippines has collaborated with Plastic Bank to help reduce plastic pollution. They will work together on reducing 50,000 kg of plastic bottles from entering the world’s oceans over the first 12 months.
Watsons has always been at the forefront of sustainability and this collaboration with Plastic Bank only further reinforces its commitment to DO GOOD with its customers and help make this world a better place.
