Paying hospital bills for strangers.

"I've been following the trend of paying hospital fees for strangers for almost 3 years now," Uong Thuc Quyen's emotional post on TikTok on August 6th received a lot of attention. She also shared how she participates in the trend: she proactively contacts the social work departments of major hospitals, coordinating to deliver money for hospital fees and gifts to families in difficult circumstances.

On TikTok, typing the phrase "paying hospital fees for strangers" brings up numerous videos . Notably, the group "Sing to Share" has been quietly carrying out this work for a long time. According to the group's official figures, by the end of July, they had paid over 4 billion VND for hospital fees for underprivileged children at hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City such as Children's Hospital 1, Children's Hospital 2, and the Ho Chi Minh City Blood Transfusion and Hematology Hospital. Their method involves researching the circumstances of each case and then directly paying according to the hospital's bill, without using cash. Another example is TikToker Luong Do, who gained attention for posting a video supporting hospital fees for a family with a child suffering from congenital heart disease at Children's Hospital 1 (Ho Chi Minh City). He subsequently returned to the hospital to assist other needy families.

According to many young people, this form of charity is considered both practical and directly helps the right people in the right circumstances, while avoiding the problems that often arise from soliciting donations through bank accounts. "If you have the means, you should join this trend and it needs to be expanded further. It's a practical action, you don't have to worry about being scammed, and you don't have to worry about your charitable donations not reaching those in need," "This is what a real trend is," "Doing it this way ensures your money goes to the wrong place"... are some of the comments left by users on social media platforms. Many young people, after learning about this trend, have even implemented it through meaningful actions based on their own circumstances.

In a social media landscape overflowing with trends, mostly entertainment-oriented, some positive and some negative, the "paying hospital fees for strangers" trend is an act of empathy and sharing that doesn't always need to be ostentatious. Everyone can clearly see its immediate effectiveness: timely support for patients, strength for families, and inspiration for others. However, since it's a trend of kindness, don't let it stop at a temporary spread; let's expand and sustain it long-term. "Do it the right way, so that each contribution is not just money, but strength for these children to overcome difficulties," the message on the Children's Hospital 1's fan page is truly thought-provoking.

HAI DUY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dong-vien-phi-cho-nguoi-la-post807548.html