A student at a special school walks to class under the weight of her mother’s bottles

Overcoming her circumstances, Giang My not only studied well but also actively participated in community projects to support those who had it more difficult than her.

learn to avenge your mother

Her husband died early, so Mrs. Dinh Thi Luyen (from Nam Dinh) had to work alone to support her daughter’s education such as maid, collecting junk, etc.

After each class, Giang Mai takes the bus back to her small room on Street 9 (District 1, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc City) to watch her mother rearrange the newly collected pile of leftovers and cook rice. Can get help. She is waiting for mother’s food with me.

Aware of her family’s difficulties, Giang Mai said she did not take additional classes but only self-studyed via the Internet. For difficult exercises, she would ask teachers and friends.

“My mother works hard to earn money to help me in school. I will try to study well and earn a full scholarship to help my mother. In the future, I will have to pass the entrance exam into a good university “I decided to be able to take care of my mother” – shared Jiang Mai.

Even though her family was difficult, Ms. Luyen never gave up or thought about stopping her daughter from studying. She said, “Sometimes I worry about money, but seeing my child doing well and studying well makes me happy. I work hard, but coming home and hearing my child’s voice takes all the troubles away.” I also advise my child to study well.” , Go out and converse with your friends, and respond nicely to everyone.”

There is nothing of value in my house except the violin that his father left. After finishing all the work, mother and child would sit together, I would play songs that she liked as “spiritual food” for both mother and child.

Ms Le Ngoc Tuyen – chairwoman of the women’s association of Hiep Binh Chan ward (Thu Duc city) – said the mother and daughter had lived in the neighborhood for more than a decade. “Mrs. Luyen works as a maid, collecting garbage to feed her children. Her daughter studies very well. Given the special status of her family, every year the ward provides scholarships and gifts for me. “Offers to take care of” – Ms. Tuyen said.

Help those who are more difficult

Outside of school, in her spare time Giang Mai would knit and crochet wool to raise funds for the “Sugar Iced Tea” project. The profits from the project will be sent by me and my friends to shelters and orphanages.

“I taught myself to knit and sold my products online. With the money from the sales, we bought necessities for the children. Even though I have difficulties, there are more difficult lives out there. “I’m an orphan and I’ More fortunate because I still have my mother. So I want to be able to contribute to helping children live better and happier lives” – said Giang My.

Nguyen Thi Bao Kha (11th grade literature student at Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted) – project leader of the “Sugar Iced Tea” project – shared: “I think Giang My is a very active and responsible friend .

After a period of working together, you always dedicate yourself to volunteer work. You are a good student even in elite class. Our fundraising project has arrived at the Bamboo Zain Social Security Facility (District 1), and soon we will visit Anh Sang Shelter (District 3).

According to Ms. Bui Thi Thanh Thu, a teacher of special students at Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted, Giang Mai is one of the top students in her class.

“Giang Mai is trusted by teachers and friends. She is a friendly, obedient, studious, and sociable student. She is self-reliant, self-taught, and highly self-aware. I also participate in many activities at school. “In class, my I have artistic ability, so I often choreograph performances for the class. Besides that, I also like to do impactful volunteer projects” – Ms Thu said.