Donated to:
Yincong Fan (范银聪)
$250 of $250 donated
Sichuan, China
My parents did not receive much education, and only my father can be considered semi-literate. Given their background, my parents both understand the importance of education and hope that one day, their children will be able to stand proudly in society. When I was in third grade, a major thunderstorm damaged the roof of my house. The next day, my uncle came to help fix the roof, but unfortunately, slipped and fell six meters to the ground. After being examined at the hospital, the doctors deemed that immediate surgery would be necessary to save my uncle’s life. In despair, I had to discontinue my education to help pay for my uncle’s medical expenses. A year later, my father intended for me to return to finish elementary school. However, my mother was diagnosed with lithiasis and needed me to stay home to help out with farm work. I would often cry when seeing other children going to school while I had to stay home. But I never allowed my tears to be seen by my parents because I k...
Shanling Li (李善玲)
$250 of $250 donated
Yunnan, China
The Autobiography of a Middle School Student Middle school student, a common phrase. There are many messages hidden in this common phrase. Some of the messages are good, some bad, but please listen as I explain them to you. I am a common middle school student. My name is Shanling Li. I am a girl of the Bai ethnicity. I am 14 years old. I was born on the 7th of January in 1993. I live in Yunan Province, Lijiang county, Yulong Town, Xinzheng Village. Outside of school I like to read, collect specimen, and run. Some of the meaningful experiences include being the Team Leader and Group Leader of my class, wining the title of “Three Excellence Student”, etc. I have also stayed beside my grandpa when he was suffering from mental illness. My family’s economic hardship has taught me to live frugally. My family is a common family. My family members are my grandpa, dad, mom, sister and myself. My sister is 0 years old and a fourth grader in elementary school. My family’s economic stan...
|
