{"product_id":"fabiana-sonders-birthday","title":"Fabiana Sonder's Birthday","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey say you should do one thing every day that scares you. Well… I’ve been living that motto on repeat for the last 1,033 days and counting — not by choice, mind you, but because life decided to take that advice very seriously. No, I’m not a thrill-seeking person nor crazy. I, along with my husband and 3 out 4 children decided in the beginning of 2022 to move to Hong Kong from Brasil. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI thought I was ready. I had lived abroad before — as a child, a university student, and as a young adult. I thought, “I’ve got this.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpoiler alert: I did not “got this.” Turns out, moving to a new country with your whole family is a completely different rollercoaster. But here’s the twist — it’s been one of the most rewarding, confusing, growth-filled, magical, frustrating, and liberating experiences of my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy kids? Thriving. Hong Kong has given them freedom and independence they didn’t even know they were missing. They’ve made life-long friends from every corner of the world, and gained a world-class education even outside of the classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMe? I’ve had a chance to rediscover myself — who I am, who I want to be, and what I actually enjoy doing. The Hong Kong community welcomed us with open arms and full hearts. I made lifelong friends, people who became my local family, and my support system. And in that space of comfort and connection, I found the courage to chase an old dream: going back to school.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd while Hong Kong may not be my forever home, it’s given me so much. I want to give something back — something lasting, meaningful, and joyful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m celebrating a big birthday this year. Instead of throwing a big party or collecting a pile of gifts, I’d love to mark this occasion by doing something different: helping build a playground that will serve hundreds of children for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo here’s where you come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’m raising funds to help build a playground for the 250+ children at HKSPC (Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children). These kids deserve laughter, fun, and a space that feels like theirs — a place to just be kids. This playground will be a thank-you gift to the city that gave me and my family so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo please — instead of birthday gifts, help me turn swings, slides, and jungle gyms into joy, freedom, and magic for kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet’s build something beautiful — together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charitable Choice Limited","offers":[{"title":"1.00","offer_id":41239008903301,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6052\/9285\/files\/HKSPClogocropped.png?v=1749525124","url":"https:\/\/www.charitablechoice.org.hk\/zh\/products\/fabiana-sonders-birthday","provider":"Charitable Choice Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}