On the first day of the event, Alan Po teamed up with Lagchun to distribute ice cream in Causeway Bay. Alan, who recently participated in an event with secondary school students, believes that caring for mental health requires a hands-on approach: “I believe that genuine interactions between people are more effective in promoting communication and building trust. This way, when students encounter difficulties, they are more likely to voice their worries to family or friends, which helps to reduce their emotional distress.”
On the second day, another celebrity dad, Jason Chan, along with Cath Wong, continued the event in Mong Kok. Jason, who has always been active in children’s mental and emotional health activities, praised the ice cream as a great conversation starter: “For many people, an ice cream truck is a symbol of happiness, reminding everyone that joy can be simple. Addressing the mental health issues of Hong Kong students undoubtedly requires ongoing efforts, but at least starting with a cup of ice cream can raise awareness of the issue.”
The ice cream truck will visit its final stop at Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin (near New Town Plaza) on 22 November from 3 PM to 5 PM. Luna is a Bep will share joy with the students, reminding everyone to take better care of themselves.
In recent years, Save the Children Hong Kong has actively responded to the mental health needs of children in Hong Kong by providing a variety of programmes to enhance children’s social-emotional skills and mental well-being. These programmes include the “Play to Thrive” , which uses football to improve children’s social-emotional skills, the “Healing Heart and Mind” , which supports children’s mental health through expressive arts, and the “Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into School”, which incorporates social-emotional lessons into school curriculums, helping children face life’s challenges with confidence and grow happily.