Story
"I want to go to school like my peers, "and "I want to run and jump with my older siblings.” There are out-spoken dreams that seem simple but are extremely distant for these unlucky children. Lacking legs or arms because of fighting bone cancer, children face countless difficulties in life, from walking and integrating back to study to integrating with the community.
Picture: Ngoc Quy - 15-year-old after a practice session to get used to his new leg
In the photo above is Ngoc Quy, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 15. Because of difficult circumstances, his family could not afford treatment. It seemed like the boy's hopes were extinguished, Bep Se Chia and other sponsors appeared promptly to support Quy with treatment costs and give him a prosthetic leg. After a period of time struggling with the illness, Quy recovered and became a child photographer.
Picture: Phung in the process of preparing for a prosthetic leg
In the photo above is Phung from Binh Duong. A tragic accident when she was young had taken away her legs. Thanks to the support of The Sharing Kitchen and sponsors, Phung could confidently stand up and walk for the first time in 10 years.
Every hobbling step and every bright smile when getting a prosthetic leg for the first time are priceless moments Bep Se Chia - The Sharing Kitchen hopes to bring to the children. Each pair of prosthetic legs given away is a ray of sunshine, a source of strength for children to fight against dangerous diseases firmly.
Picture: Tri is going to school after getting a prosthetic leg
For volunteer activities to spread more widely and bring more good values, in June and July 2024, we are calling on the ONUS community for Crypto4Life and Cardano4Good projects as follows. The total amount of this campaign is 120,000,000 VNDC. This money will be used for two purposes:
Firstly, organize an international children's day event in June and a trip to “Love and Hope Event Year 2” for cancer children in the summer of 2024 to visit their families and have a fun summer with activities to lift their spirits to fight against the disease.
Illustration of the June 1, 2023 - last year's event
Secondly, this money will be used to get a prosthetic arm/leg for the child, with the cost of each prosthetic arm/leg ranging from 60,000,000 - 80,000,000 VND, depending on the condition of the child's amputation after the doctor's diagnosis.
One child after the successful operation
After that, we hope to connect with the compassionate hearts and concerns of the community to join hands and accompany children on their treatment journey in terms of cost and spirituality for the children. Thanks for sharing
Brief introduction information about Foundation and Sponsors:
The Sharing Kitchen (locally named “Bep Se Chia”) is a social enterprise established in 2019 to support people in at-risk conditions. We want to contribute to and help those lives integrate into everyday life. The organization prioritizes to care for and support are especially children undergoing cancer treatment. Currently, they are supporting nearly 250 children being treated at City Children's Hospital with the desire to accompany and share with children and their families by mobilizing attention and support from the community. Please join hands with them to "Connect your love, Share your heart."
Thank you to all of the ONUS community and the Crypto For Life and Cardano4Good projects for sharing,
With deep appreciation and gratitude.
Volunteers from the Sharing Kitchen visiting and organizing the 2024 Tet celebration for the children in the oncology department.
