Singer Eric Chou buys mooncakes to support sheltered workshop after budget cuts
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At a glance
- Singer Eric Chou purchased Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes from a sheltered workshop to support its employees after legislative budget cuts affected their orders.
- Chou's actions were praised by friends and netizens as a "gentle superhero" for his support of the i-Kuan-Tao Foundation.
- He expressed hope that Taiwanese people could easily compensate for the lost orders, demonstrating his commitment to the cause.
Singer Eric Chou has earned widespread praise for a heartwarming act of generosity, stepping in to support a sheltered workshop after legislative budget cuts impacted their Mid-Autumn Festival orders.
Chou personally purchased charity mooncakes from the i-Kuan-Tao Foundation, an organization that provides employment and skills training for individuals with intellectual disabilities. His friend revealed Chou's quiet support, noting that the singer chose to buy the mooncakes to support the foundation's efforts in providing work opportunities for 300 sheltered employees.
The orders that William Lai had cut, Taiwanese people should be able to easily make up for them, right?
In a private message shared by his friend, Chou humorously remarked, "The orders that William Lai had cut, Taiwanese people should be able to easily make up for them, right?" This comment, coupled with his donation, has led netizens to affectionately dub him a "gentle superhero."
Beyond the purchase, Chou also sent the mooncakes to remote villages and schools, aiming to spread warmth and support through tangible action. His message accompanying the donation read, "Thank you for your continuous efforts! I will also work hard with you!" This simple yet profound message resonated with many, highlighting his deep empathy and commitment to the cause.
Thank you for your continuous efforts! I will also work hard with you!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.