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In a small alley in the Long Tan neighborhood, Mrs. Di's house was in a state of severe disrepair. The corrugated iron roof was old and faded, the walls stained, and inside there were no valuable possessions except for a few old plastic chairs and basic necessities. Yet, eight people lived in that house.

Mrs. Dí has six grown children, but none of them have stable jobs. Some sell lottery tickets, others work odd jobs to make ends meet. Even more heartbreaking, her sons are not as quick-witted or mentally sharp as normal people. While her children struggle to make ends meet, she stays home to care for her 6-year-old grandson who has intellectual disabilities.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Di is in desperate need of compassionate support.

Their circumstances were so difficult that all the money they earned went towards daily living expenses. When Mrs. Dí unexpectedly fell ill nearly two months ago, the whole family was almost at a standstill. According to her medical records, she suffered from intestinal infection and acute pancreatitis. Her critical condition required emergency surgery and more than 20 days of treatment at the hospital. After much effort, the family managed to raise about 20 million dong to cover her hospital bills and medication. Mrs. Dí tearfully shared that during her time in the hospital, her children ate frugally to save money for her medication. At times, the doctors announced that the treatment costs amounted to several million dong per day, leaving the whole family heartbroken and in tears.

After the surgery, Mrs. Dí's health gradually recovered, but she remains very weak. Currently, the family's biggest worry is the unpaid medical loan. Due to their difficult circumstances, she can only afford follow-up appointments and medication to manage her condition. The cost of medication, approximately 1 million dong per half-month, is covered by her children's savings from selling lottery tickets.

Aware of the family's difficult circumstances, the Long Hoa Ward Women's Union and the Long Tan Neighborhood Women's Association regularly visit, encourage, and support them whenever benefactors offer assistance. Ms. La Thi E, Head of the Long Tan Neighborhood Women's Association, said: “When we learned that Ms. Di did not have health insurance, the Association proposed supporting her in purchasing an insurance card. About two months after receiving the health insurance card, Ms. Di fell seriously ill again. Thanks to the insurance, the family's medical expenses have been somewhat reduced.”

In her twilight years, Mrs. Dí doesn't aspire to a life of wealth or abundance. Her greatest wish is simply to have enough health to continue caring for her grandchildren, to see her children safe and sound, and to no longer worry about daily meals. However, given her current circumstances, this small wish remains far out of reach. More than ever, her family desperately needs the support of philanthropists and compassionate individuals near and far to have the means to treat her illness and overcome this difficult period.

All contributions to help Ms. Nguyen Thi Di's situation should be sent to the Tay Ninh Provincial Red Cross Society - No. 3, Vo Cong Ton Street, Long An Ward, Tay Ninh Province. Or to account number: 6600139397979 - Agribank Long An Branch. Account holder: Tay Ninh Provincial Red Cross Society .

Anh Thao

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