Zheng Lu Ping

Students exercising at new sport stadium

"When I grow up, I want to be a caring person like you," said Zheng Lu Ping, an eighth grader at Macau Red Cross Fraternity Junior High School in Che Ling County of Mingshan District of Ya'an City. She thanked Macau Red Cross (MRC) for rebuilding her school, and vowed to strive hard in her studies and acquire more knowledge. She has pledged to become a medical doctor and to help those in need, also she wants to contribute to both community and the nation.

The original site of her school was affected by the 2013 earthquake. The 1st teaching building and teacher's room were severely damaged with many dislocated walls. After the disaster, MRC donated RMB5.4 million to rebuild a two-storied teaching complex, containing 10 general classrooms, 2 teacher's offices, a soccer field, two basketball courts, a circular track stadium, and 13 other ancillary facilities. The project was commenced on November 5, 2014 and completed on August 24, 2015. Currently the school has a total number of 563 teachers and students and will benefit about 5,600 people.

Zheng Lu Ping recalled the roads of the old school were muddy and uneven, that made walking very difficult. It deteriorated further especially after the disaster. She is extremely grateful to MRC and all the generous assistance received from philanthropic benefactors of the nation, so as to help students grow under full steam. In the newly reconstructed school premises, she affirms that the facilities are now complete, which pave good foundation for her studies. Zheng Lu Ping vowsto study diligently and enhance her knowledge, and wishes to become a medical doctor. Even if her dream won't come true, she promises to be kind and caring, and ready to offer help to the needy.