Cangzhou, Hebei Province (reported by Dai Qing) - On April 20, our newspaper published a detailed report titled "Dad, I Want to Be Your Son Again in the Next Life" about the plight of Sun Kai, an 11-year-old boy from Hejian City. This report once again stirred strong emotions among readers. Many readers called our newspaper in tears, asking for Sun Kai's donation account. After being reprinted on portal websites, the story became one of the focal news items that garnered attention from numerous netizens.
Sun Kai's Story Touches Readers
On April 20, after our newspaper published another in-depth report on the Sun family's situation, many readers called us in tears, seeking a way to donate to Sun Kai. Ms. Shan from Chengde said she finished reading the article with tears streaming down her face. She thought how kind and sensible Sun Kai was, and she had to do something to help him so she could feel at peace. "I am a mother, and I can empathize more with the child's pain. Although my salary is not high, only a few hundred yuan per month, I hope to contribute my bit to help this child."
An elderly gentleman from Shijiazhuang, who wished to remain anonymous, choked up while saying, "Sun Kai deserves everyone's sympathy, and I hope all well-meaning people in society can lend a helping hand."
Some readers with medical experience also provided some treatment options and methods.
Touching Family Ties Bring Tears
Yesterday's report by our newspaper was once again widely reprinted by various media outlets. Sun Kai's bravery in fighting his illness and his deeply touching bond with his parents have once again triggered strong social reactions. Netizens left comments expressing their views and further contemplating the Sun family's predicament.
A mobile phone user from Shijiazhuang commented: "I was deeply moved. How could such a young child speak words like an adult? How can you leave this world without making your parents miss you? I couldn't stop crying, hoping you spend the happiest days possible."
A netizen from Changzhou, Jiangsu, said: "While friends with compassion are donating and showing concern, I believe the government should take on more responsibility... Establishing a long-term mechanism to help these struggling families, setting up funds, and ensuring transparency and openness."
Another netizen expressed that although they understand the difficulties faced by the Red Cross, they know there are many such families in society. Saving one but not all is heartbreaking. "But whose fault is it? Should we just abandon them?"
In response, Lawyer Han Fuzheng from Hebei Fuyang Law Firm stated that the plight of Sun Kai's family reflects the lack of social assistance channels and mechanisms. "When an individual or a family encounters difficulties, whether there is a smooth channel and mechanism to receive social relief is a significant issue that should attract public attention and reflection in modern civilized society."
Sun Kai's Mother Struggles Onward
On April 20, to help little Sun Kai, the reporter contacted the Hebei Red Cross Foundation, but the reply was disappointing. Although leukemia has been included in the assistance project, aplastic anemia has yet to be incorporated.
During her conversation with the reporter, Liu Wenfang revealed her helplessness. She said the child still hadn't recovered from the fever, and several medications had proven ineffective. "I've made many calls to the previous attending doctor. If it doesn't work, I'll have to take the child to see a doctor," Liu Wenfang said. The child needs a platelet transfusion every week, but he cannot receive one until the fever subsides. Now, all she hopes for is that the child recovers quickly so that he can get the blood transfusion as soon as possible. At this critical time when the child needs care, her husband is detained in a detention center, with no news at all. "I really feel like I can't hold on much longer."
If you wish to help this suffering family, please call our newspaper hotline at 0311-88631211. The reporter will quickly connect you with the parties involved. (Editor: SN026)