More than 400 guests attended the "Beauty of Asia and the Pacific" dinner to raise funds for the health of Asia-Pacific residents

More than 400 guests attended the "Beauty of Asia and the Pacific" dinner to raise funds for the health of the residents of the Asia-Pacific On May 10, 2014, the Asia Pacific Community Promotion Association (Asian…

On May 10, 2014, the ninth "Beauty of Asia Pacific" fundraising dinner hosted by the Asian Pacific Community in Action came to a grand conclusion at the Scottsdale DoubleTree Hotel. More than 400 guests from Arizona’s Asian Pacific community, government officials, and healthcare companies attended the event. The St. Luke Health Foundation, which has long been committed to the health of the Asian-Pacific community, presented the award to the well-known Chinese minimally invasive spine doctor Yang Tong and the Filipino registered nurse Josefina “Jo” Barone. They thanked them for the benefits their excellent professional skills have brought to patients, and thanked them for their contribution of time and funds to the health of the Asian community.

St. Luke Health Foundation won the award (left), APCA director Kathy Nakagawa (middle), APCA founder Xu Kailai (right)

(left to right) Dr. Yang Tong’s son, daughter, Yang Tong, Dr. Yang Tong’s wife Kathy Nakagawa and Xu Kailai

Dr. Yang Tong walked up to the podium. He said that from a Chinese immigrant to becoming a doctor, he received support from many relatives, friends, and colleagues. Now is his time to give and help others. He is very happy to participate in activities in the Chinese community, which makes him feel "rooted". In addition, this award is the result of the joint efforts of his family. He is very grateful to his family and invites them to come to the stage to receive the award together.

Kathy Nakagawa Josefina ”Jo” Barone Xu 凯lay

Chinese doctors and their friends who participated in the fundraising dinner

The annual “Beauty of Asia and Pacific” fundraising dinner is also a large gathering of Chinese doctors in Arizona. There are about 50 or 60 Chinese working in the medical field in Phoenix, and nearly 30 doctors and their friends were invited that night. Yu Wenjin, a senior overseas Chinese leader, and the Overseas Chinese Federation of Alberta (Hualian) hope that Chinese schools will also come to the scene to express their support.

(left to right) Xie Xiaohong, principal of Hope Chinese School, Tao Shicheng, Hualian, President Wang Weizi, senior overseas Chinese leader Yu Wenjin, Hualian Liao Feng

Taiwanese friends who participated in the fund-raising event

The "Beauty of Asia-Pacific" fundraising dinner is one of the highest-level charity dinners in the Asia-Pacific community. It is divided into three parts: charity auction, dinner, and talent show. Companies and individuals who support Asia-Pacific health causes have donated their collections of art and company products. Guests attending the dinner can purchase it through charity fundraising. The banquet is $100 per seat, of which $65 is donated to charity. At the end of the event, there is a talent show of celebrities from various Asian countries, and the audience can judge through charitable donations.