Operation Santa Claus 2024 raises over HK$13.2mn

[RTHK] - 02/5/2025

The annual Operation Santa Claus charity drive raised more than HK$13.2 million this year, organisers RTHK Radio 3 and the South China Morning Post announced on Wednesday. A closing ceremony was held in Central in the evening, attended by donors, beneficiaries, as well as the senior management (…)



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