Iseek Cultural Center is a public welfare organization initiated by patients with PAH (pulmonary artery hypertension), which aims to provide support and service for people with invisible disabilities as PAH.
In 2012, Iseek made great progress in service for PAH patients and its publicity. It also completed its internal-building and developed liaison links. We completed following jobs in 2012. Xi'an Public Welfare Alliance works to promote a spirit of volunteerism. Many student volunteers are trained to participate in public welfare activities and social work.
On January 13, 2013, less than a month before the Chinese New Year, volunteers of the Xi’an Public Welfare Alliance sent festival greetings to people with disabilities. They sent flour, cooking oil, hand warmer, and 100 RMB to each of our disabled friends. These things may not always last, but they represent our goodwill. We want our friends to understand that they are cared for and loved. We were divided into two groups to visit our friends with disabilities. Luoluo, Yelang, Dian’nao and I visited Xia Xiaohong, a 47-year-old patient with the brittle bone disease. He is renowned for his firm spirit, and even works as an activist for public welfare organizations. He uses the computer to plan activities and actively takes on more responsibilities. He said, “I will not be ashamed of my disability. On the contrary, I will witness to more people of the power of the public welfare and help them regain confidence in life!” We wish Xia Xiaohong a happy family and peaceful life! Original article written by Yulong Chen, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Inner Mongolia BOYA Cultural Association is a civil society focused on environmental protection and social welfare.
Paper-cut training class for teenagers with disabilities began on January 12. It was many of the teens' first time engaging in paper-cutting, so they were allowed to cut whatever they liked. To skillfully use their hands, requiring care and attentiveness, was not an easy task, so we faced a lot of difficulties. Some of the teens in wheelchairs could not get up to the steps. Our staff had to push their wheelchairs up, but we worried that a slip would cause unnecessary harm. We tried our best to make things as convenient for the students. The teens overcame the cold weather and came to the class on time. After two days of training, they got better and more interested in paper-cutting. In fact, they did a great job even though the handicraft required patience and focus. Looking at their work, I felt their optimistic and confidence about their lives. I hope the following trainings will bring greater happiness to them and that they will enjoy themselves more. Original article written by Xuewen Hua, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Myasthenia Gravis Care Association is dedicated to caring and helping those that suffer from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. I came to the city after graduating from a police training school. All I had were a quilt, a box, and a square stool. Symbolically, the song I liked then was titled "I Want to Have a Home." In particular, at around the time of the spring festival, I was anxious to have a home of my own. Later, I met my lovely and down-to-earth wife, and we got married and now have a lovely daughter. As a policeman, I felt stressed at work. Irregular food and sleep made me feel tired constantly, but my health was an after-thought. In 2004, I began exhibiting symptoms such as drooping eyelids, double vision, and difficult swallowing. It was then that I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. My wife took me to see doctors in different places, trying hard to find me a cure. I underwent operations that brought me more pain; eventually I was unable to eat or excrete - a fate that felt worse than death. I even attempted suicide, but was rescued. Seeing my wife and daughter’s weeping faces, I decided to survive no matter how painful and difficult life was. I was hospitalized again and again, but my wife took care of me night after night. With her care and medical treatment, I was finally discharged from the hospital. It has been 5 years, and my illness is stable and life has returned to normal. After years of torture, life, and death, I try hard to maintain a positive outlook. Though I am not able to offer a rich life for my wife, I hope to spend every day of my life with her safely and grow old together. People sometimes say, “One who survives a great disaster is destined to good fortunes forever after”. What is happiness? My thoughts are as such: watching a rising sun, breathing fresh air, drinking a glass of water, eating a red apple, helping my daughter with her school assignments, assisting my wife do housework, and sending greetings to my 80-year-old parents. All of these are happiness. I find my meaning of life not within me, but in my family members, friends, and other loved ones. Let’s live a happy life everyday. Orphan Impact has become the newest Strategic Partner with TFish Fund! They've received a $20,000 grant this year to sustain their incredible work of providing technology education to orphans in Vietnam.
To learn more about Orphan Impact: here. To follow them on Facebook: here. We look forward to receiving updates from Orphan Impact and continuing to support this amazing organization. According to their motto - “Love, truth, and service to community” - Xingyang Volunteers Federation works to enhance people’s sense of social responsibility through providing them various volunteer opportunities. Since the Warm Winter Campaign of November last year, we have been receiving quilts and coats. We have dispatched most of them. Received: 69 coats, 16 quilts, 13 sweaters, 8 other clothing items, 7 pairs of cotton shoes, 167 pairs of socks, 735 clothing, 122 pairs of trousers, 31 accessories, 47 pairs of shoes, 3 cups, 3 daily necessities, 1 cap, 1 bag, 14 scarves, 1 suit of sport wear, 16 pairs of gloves, and 114 down jackets. Dispatched: 21 quilts, 167 pairs of socks, 764 clothing, 126 pairs of trousers, 32 accessories, 60 pairs of shoes, 3 cups, 3 daily necessities, 31 coats, 2 cotton-padded vest, 3 quilt covers, 2 sweaters, 1 cap, 1 bag, 15 scarves, 1 trolley, 1 leather suitcase, 161 pairs of gloves, and 109 down jackets. The campaign is ongoing. We hope that through this expression of love, we will help more people to stay warm this winter. Original article written by Zengliang Zhang, translated by Maggie Li and edited by Yanyan Zhang The Guizhou Dandelion Volunteer Teaching Center provides a professional platform for public welfare, attracting greater resources to poverty-stricken areas, improving education, and allowing more children from rural areas to receive care. Despite the cold winter days, love is gathering. The Center organized 15 volunteers and 13 volunteer teachers to spend the last few days of 2012 with 170 children. We hope our actions will bring love and warmth to the children who are hoping for a better 2013. Original article written by Guojing Qi, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Yinfeng Loving Service Center assists vulnerable groups and encourages people to participate in community service work and give back to their society.
On a cold and foggy winter day, we received a laptop that we had been expecting for a long time. It was a gift from the the TFish Fund for 2013! On January 9, 2013, I went to the bank with my ID. I got ¥2987.06 RMB for seed money after all necessary procedures were done. With the cash, we headed to the computer center immediately and bought a laptop. Our staff had lingered around the shop for a while, looking at the laptops inside the showcases. This time, I excitedly told the store owner that I would be finally buying a computer. With the laptop in hand, I realized the responsibilities that I carried. Our public service must be transparent and keep going forward, because we have the TFish Fund as our support. We will use this computer to better manage our files and information, and allow more people to experience renewed hopes and future. All volunteers of Yinfeng Loving Service Team appreciate the support and help from the TFish Fund! Original article written by Qing Li, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Hemophilia Home is a nonprofit established to improve the quality of life for patients with hemophilia by collecting knowledge on hemophilia and helping destitute patients. My son was born in July 2007 - a very cute, plump baby at the time of birth. I was so excited to have my first child and laid out plans with joy for his future. However, the good time didn’t last very long.
When the child was four months old, he had a severe fever that required infusion at the local county hospital. The needle used for the infusion caused blood to percolate and triggered the formation of a large hematoma. Doctors at the hospital were unable to figure out what went wrong and didn’t know how to handle it. That same night, an emergency ambulance took my child to a city hospital for further checkup and treatment. When the test results came out, it broke my heart and the plans I had for my child. Rainbow Village Help Center is a TFish Associate Member. It was established for the purpose of giving glasses to impoverished children.
Zhi is 13 years old and Shao is 11 years old. They have a 74-year-old grandfather. Life is not fair for these two children. Their mother suffered from a mental illness when they were young, and she would beat and curse them repeatedly. They grew up in fear and darkness, and without a mother to care for them. The whole family clasped. Entirety of the family's income had been used to pay for the mother's medical expenses, but she died three years ago. The boys' grandmother passed away one year ago as well. Their father had to go out to find work, leaving the grandfather and his two children at home. In August of 2012, the father took out a loan of 20,000 RMB. The house was shabby and worn-out, so he decided to use the money to rebuild the house. In September, the old house was destroyed. However, when they began to build the new house, the father got sick and was diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia. Whatever money remained was spent trying to cure him, but he died in November. |
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