One
glance at the sad and unkempt man crouching by the subway entrance told
strangers he was begging. But did anyone really care about his situation?
Many assumed he was on the bottle or a drug addict ready for his next
fix. But that was not the case at all. This Chinese man happened to be
Meiyun’s father, willing to do anything so his daughter could have
another day to live.
Meiyun, 15, hoped to continue her education after middle school. However,
school tuition fees threatened to dash her dreams. Over the years things
had gone from bad to worse for her family. After a farming accident,
her proud father was left handicapped. Meiyun’s mother abandoned
them soon after, and her father had to support the family by begging.
Her grandparents also began working part-time. Even with all three adults
combining their very small incomes, there wasn’t anything left
after paying for basic living expenses.
It was January and the next school term began March 1st. In the middle
of her family’s desperate situation, Meiyun held onto her dream.
A representative from Operation Blessing Beijing learned of the teen’s
need. Soon Meiyun and her family were overwhelmed with gratitude. She
had been awarded a full scholarship for the next term!
Meiyun’s father continues to support his family by collecting
strangers’ leftover change. But somehow knowing his beloved daughter’s
dream to continue school has been answered makes the day go by easier.
Don’t Leave Them Behind!
Your gift of $25 can send a promising boy or girl back to school
with the right supplies and/or a new school clothes! A commitment of
$75 can help a poor family get their three children excited about the
first day of school. How about helping an entire summer school class
of ten children from the inner city? Your generous donation of $250
can help them be ready!
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