In Memory of Roy White: Respected School Leader, Mentor, Friend & Father

[Last Met in Person/Photographed: 6 January, 2023 after lunch in Windsor, UK]

Roy White (we used to call him Mr White) founded my secondary school, International College Hong Kong, but more significantly, he helped found the person that I am today.

From my time as his student to my current life at age 30, Roy (in his late 50s) was my mentor, my friend, and a source of endless wisdom. He had always believed in me, even before I knew how to believe in myself.

I am still processing his grief, I am still in shock, it feels like he is still here with us. I am sending all my love and condolences to his wife and daughter, whom I've always heard him speak of with so much love and fondness. Everybody who knew Roy would agree that he was the best man on earth with a heart of gold. He trusted every single student and saw potential in each of them. He saw mine.

To honour Roy's vision and spirit - he had always believed that everything & anything was possible - I’m running the equivalent of two marathons (84.4km) this May to raise funds for the Heart Foundation. I can only complete this distance between 1-30 May, but fundraising starts now.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in NZ, claiming a life every 90 minutes. I hope that through my distance and with your support, we can promote heart research and help save other families from such tragic loss.

I’d appreciate your donation by clicking on the link below. Let’s keep hearts beating, families and friends smiling, and dreams alive. This one's for you, Roy, Mr White.

With Love & Respect,
Queenie