Group of recovered drug addicts-turned-life mentors nominated for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards
- Members of WeCycle, based in Cheer Lutheran Centre in Sheung Shui, believe guided tours and charity services will help former drug addicts integrate with the community
- They have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Teamwork Award, which recognises unsung groups that embrace their roles as socially responsible corporate citizens
For Chan Suet-ying, where there’s a wheel, there’s a way to make a fresh start.
As a member of the WeCycle team, which regularly conducts free docent-led tours and pedals through some remote parts of the city to serve the needy, the former drug addict has biked away from her past struggles and found new meaning in life.
Chan, who had used drugs such as midazolam for about 10 years before joining WeCycle in 2016, noted the transformative power of sport she had felt while attending the docent training sessions provided by the group.
In addition to having her stamina improved, she discovered the importance of teamwork.
“Together we go further,” Chan said of her experience.
Teammate Benjamin Im Ka-yeung, also a recovered addict, said team spirit was a crucial part of their work.