China News, Changchun, May 12 (Chai Jiaquan) "Every child is an angel and deserves to be treated tenderly by the world." 28-year-old Zhang Chaofan recorded this sentence in his diary. In her mind, there are always a group of "special" children.
Hold the children's hands with their own hands and teach them to draw on a stroke on the drawing paper ... Recently, Zhang Chaofan and volunteers often walked into the Changchun City Starlight Special Children Training and Conservation Center to accompany a group of autism It is the third year for Zhang Chaofan to organize rehabilitation training for children.
For the growth of disabled children, Zhang Chaofan, chairman of Jilin Provincial Dream Public Welfare Foundation, is particularly concerned. As a person with a disability, she is well aware of the pressures and difficulties that these children will encounter during their growth. "They don't express well, but it doesn't mean they don't have strong feelings. I hope I can do my best to help these children protect their dreams." Zhang Chaofan said.
Zhang Chaofan had no left arm when she was born, which made her somewhat out of tune with other children. The inferiority complex makes the young Zhang Chaofan particularly introverted and only likes to stay in an empty room without a mirror.
It wasn't until one day that her family signed up for the speed skating team for her before she felt the meaning of happiness. Through hard training, Zhang Chaofan won the Jilin Provincial Speed Skating Children's Championship, which greatly improved her self-confidence.
Self-confidence makes Zhang Chaofan more cheerful. Many people who have contacted with her describe it as "a beam of sunlight"-warm and powerful. "The appearance of life depends on what you think in your heart. From cowardice to strength, from smallness to strength, I, after hard work, give myself the best gift." Zhang Chaofan said.
In his second year of college, Zhang Chaofan went to Dashiwo Middle School in Dashiwo Town, Fangshan District, Beijing to teach. She recalled that there was no art teacher in school at that time, and she had just learned painting since she was a child, so she especially hoped to love the children there as teachers taught her.
"At that time, the weather was particularly hot, and the temperature continued to be 42 degrees Celsius. We slept in a row of more than a dozen people in the Chase Shop. The house was hot and flustered. There were no bathrooms and indoor toilets. The conditions were relatively difficult. But when we saw the children's eyes At that time, I think they are like my brothers and sisters and need more care. "Zhang Chaofan said.
To help others as much as possible has become Zhang Chaofan's life creed. In 2015, Zhang Chaofan opened an extraordinary charity dream class, and set up a charity dream grant of 300,000 yuan a year to help poor students with artistic talents learn painting and take art exams.
"We are currently cooperating with relevant departments such as the Propaganda Department, Youth League Committee, Women's Federation and other relevant departments to set up a youth double creation space and a resource sharing platform for entrepreneurs to provide free entrepreneurial venues for disabled families and young people returning home to start their businesses, helping them realize their dreams "Zhang Chaofan said.
Zhang Chaofan said that she hopes to build a barrier-free demonstration base for everyone, so that everyone can have a platform to pursue their dreams, and the elderly and people with disabilities can pursue their dreams equally in the base. "In the future, we will also carry out activities such as caring for left-behind girls, establishing a poor school craft library, and other activities."
It is understood that since 2012, Zhang Chaofan has walked into the army, colleges and poverty-stricken mountainous areas and delivered more than 700 public welfare inspirational speeches. So far, she has donated a total of 1.28 million yuan to help more than 320 children with special difficulties, physical disabilities, and autism learn Chinese traditional culture for free.
"There is a little bit of heat, and a little bit of light. Making a fortune is not the purpose of education. It only makes more sense for every child to have equal opportunities to pursue their dreams." Zhang Chaofan said. (Finish)