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52 organisations to hold flag days in 1997
A total of 52 organisations will hold flag days to raise funds on Saturdays next year, starting from January 4, a spokesman for the Social Welfare Department said today (Thursday).
Members of the public can call the Department's hotline 2343 2255 or SWD headquarters on 2892 5315 for enquiries.
fraud.
The spokesman appealed to organisers to take precautions against any possible
"Sellers should display the permit in permanent counters or carry copies of the permit for inspection upon request." he said.
The spokesman also advised them to prepare guidelines for sellers, setting out the places and time for selling and the collection points for bags.
Organisers should inform the Police in case of loss of property, and seek their help when fraudulent acts, such as tampering of collection bags or making unauthorised selling, are found.
"The last flag day this year will be held on December 28 (Saturday)," he added.
The flag days for 1997 are as follows:
Organisation
Date
January 4
World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong
January 11
Oxfam Hong Kong
January 18
Hong Kong Renal Centre Ltd.
January 25
Chai Wan Baptist Church
February 1
Pok Oi Hospital
February 8
Tuen Mun Hospital
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