1:99 Concert
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| Fundraiser concert by Anita Mui Andy Lau Leon Lai Aaron Kwok Jacky Cheung Nicholas Tse Joey Yung Sammi Cheng Eason Chan Kelly Chen William So | |
| Venue | Hong Kong Stadium |
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| Start date | 2003 |
| End date | 2003 |
The 1:99 Concert was a fund raiser concert for victims of the 2003 SARS outbreak at the Hong Kong Stadium. The name 1:99 came from the bleach to water ratio that health officials recommended for anti-SARS cleaning solution. The concert was organized by Ellen Cheng of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild.[1] Various sources reported different amount raised. According to some sources, HK$22 million was raised.[2] US$2.21 million was raised with the proceeds going to a fund providing education grants for children from SARS-affected families. Severe acute respiratory syndrome killed 262 and sickened over 1,700 in Hong Kong during that time period.[1]
The concert started after 4pm and ended at 11pm, but rehearsals started several hours earlier.[3]