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Orphaned Taiwanese Girl Receives Donations to Fund University Education

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A sixth-grade girl in Taiwan, orphaned after her father's death and mother's recent passing, has received enough donations to fund her university education.
  • The girl, who showed remarkable strength by waiting until after her mother's funeral to grieve, is described as well-behaved and academically average.
  • Donations were prompted by media reports of her plight, and the funds will be managed by the school for her future education.

A sixth-grade girl in Shengang District, Taichung City, Taiwan, has received a wave of support after media reports highlighted her tragic circumstances. The girl lost her father years ago and recently lost her mother to a stroke in January. She was living with her maternal grandparents, while her brother lives with paternal grandparents in Chiayi.

Her situation became even more difficult when her maternal grandfather was diagnosed with cancer in March. Currently, her aunt has moved in to help care for the family. The girl's resilience was evident when the school principal, Yang Chaoming, visited her earlier this year. She expressed her sorrow but stated she had to remain strong for her mother's funeral, a sentiment that deeply moved the principal.

Parents are both gone, she is very sad but cannot cry, must wait until after the funeral to cry, so that mother can rest in peace.

— Yang ChaomingPrincipal Yang Chaoming recounting the girl's words to him when he visited her.

Following media coverage, numerous donations have poured in, establishing an education fund sufficient to cover her university studies. The school has set up a dedicated savings account for these contributions, with the largest single donation being NT$100,000 (approximately $3,100 USD). The funds will be transferred to her junior high school account to ensure her continued education.

The principal described the girl as well-behaved and an average student. Before her graduation, she thoughtfully wrote thank-you cards to the principal and the media reporters who covered her story, expressing gratitude for the support that has eased her sense of isolation. The school will assist in mailing these cards.

Parents are both gone, she is very sad but cannot cry, must wait until after the funeral to cry, so that mother can rest in peace.

— Yang ChaomingPrincipal Yang Chaoming recounting the girl's words to him when he visited her.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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