Touching image of 93-year-old woman in Nghe An sending boxes of instant noodles to support flood victims
(Baonghean.vn) - The image of a hunched-backed old woman carrying a box of instant noodles to support the people of the Central region who are suffering from floods has moved many people.
Previously, on October 19, a photo of Mrs. Tran Thi Chau (93 years old) carrying a box of instant noodles to a truck to transport relief goods for people affected by floods in Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue provinces was widely shared by the online community.
According to information on social networks, the old woman lives in Xuan Phong hamlet, Nghia Hung commune, Nghia Dan district. When she saw a truck carrying relief goods passing by, the old woman with a hunched back hugged a box of instant noodles to support and said: "I only have this box of noodles, please send it to the flood victims". It is known that she lives alone, she just bought that box of noodles to eat gradually, but when she knew there was a truckflood reliefPassing by, he asked the organization to transfer it to the people.
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Grandma Tran Thi Chau holds a box of instant noodles and asks the relief truck to deliver it to flood victims. Photo: Facebook |
Immediately after being posted, the photo quickly received attention from the online community. Most people expressed admiration for the old man's act of "sharing food and clothes" whileCentral compatriotsare facing countless difficulties due to natural disasters and floods.
Mr. Pham Van Son, Chairman of the Fatherland Front of Nghia Hung commune, said: Mrs. Tran Thi Chau is 93 years old this year, she lives alone, she used to be a poor household but in 2019 she asked to be removed from the poor household. 3 days ago, when she saw the car mobilizing support for the people of the Central region who were heavily affected by the flood, she brought the box of instant noodles she had just bought for breakfast every day to support. Her actions made many people extremely grateful."
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Mrs. Tran Thi Chau is 93 years old this year but is still very clear-headed. She lives alone and has been a single parent for many years. Photo: Minh Thai |
"When he brought the box of noodles, everyone in the convoy was hesitant and did not dare to accept it because it was the little food he needed for breakfast every day. However, no matter how much they refused, he was determined to send the box of noodles to the people in the Central region who were struggling with the floods. When the charity group put his box of noodles on the truck, he smiled brightly," added Mr. Tran Quang Vinh, Xuan Phong hamlet, Nghia Hung commune, the owner of the truck carrying relief goods.
The photo, after being shared on social media, moved many people. Hai Dang's Facebook comment: "A true Nghe An native, poor in money but never poor in love."
Facebook user Nguyen Van Dung commented: "A noble heart, a piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full, wish you good health."
During these days, the people of Nghe An in particular and the whole country in general turn to their fellow countrymen in the Central region to share their difficulties and losses. The noble actions and gestures of Mrs. Tran Thi Chau are a shining example of the spirit of helping each other, sharing the joys and sorrows with those who are in trouble./.