https://www.scmp.com/rss/524128/feed The latest news and top stories on Sophie Chan. She is a nine-year-old Hong Kong girl battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She created the character Corny Ketchy and designs plush toys with Make-A-Wish Hong Kong, aiming to inspire other critically ill children through her creativity and positive outlook. She also posts videos on her YouTube channel. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Kylie Knott Kylie Knott It has been a tough year in Hong Kong. The typhoon season was hectic, including September’s Super Typhoon Ragasa that brought the city to a standstill, while last month’s deadly Tai Po fires brought the city to its knees. But amid the sombre news, some stories emerged to inspire us. We revisit seven of them. 1. Weight loss bartender Look up the highest-rated bars in Seoul, and you will find many of them clustered in Cheongdam, an affluent neighbourhood near Apgujeong and Gangnam in the South... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3338101/7-inspiring-stories-perseverance-and-resurrection-cancer-fighters-astronaut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3338101/7-inspiring-stories-perseverance-and-resurrection-cancer-fighters-astronaut?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:15:07 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott Sophie Chan’s bedroom is typical for a nine-year-old. The shelves are lined with books, games and soft toys, while a diffuser pumps out a lemon scent, her favourite fragrance. Her hobbies include drawing, playing the trumpet, singing and posting videos on her YouTube channel. She also loves hanging out with friends at school, where her favourite subjects are English, art and music. “I’ve also been a thrill-seeker since I was young,” she says, pulling out her phone to show a video that was taken... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3325937/hong-kong-girl-9-battles-leukaemia-youtube-videos-plush-toys-and-positivity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3325937/hong-kong-girl-9-battles-leukaemia-youtube-videos-plush-toys-and-positivity?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:00:12 +0000