With a generous donation from the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, a state-of-the-art Cancer Patient Resource Centre (CPRC) has been built on the 3rd floor of the Cancer Centre. The CPRC is jointly managed by the Chinese University and the Hospital Authority. A private visit by Her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex, accompanied by Mr David Tang and Mrs Sally Lo on 30th November 2002 paved the way for future collaborations between charitable organizations in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. The Inauguration Ceremony of the Centre took place on 8th January 2003, officiated by Mrs Betty Tung, wife of the Chief Executive, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The officiating party included Mrs Sally Lo, Chairman of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund; Dr Ko Wing Man, Director for Professional Services and Public Affairs, Hospital Authority; Dr Fung Hong, Cluster Chief Executive of New Territories East Cluster; Professor Sydney Chung, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and Professor Anthony Chan, Chairman and Chief of Service, Department of Clinical Oncology. The centre provides an Oasis of Calm for cancer patients undergoing treatment in the Cancer Centre and also a venue suitable for conducting research in the psychosocial aspects of cancer care.