"Everyone contributes a little."
Images of Central and Central Highlands regions submerged in floodwaters, houses scattered amidst rising waters, and people clinging to rooftops awaiting rescue, appeared frequently in the media, deeply moving many. These moments spread by the hour, stirring the hearts of the people of Tay Ninh and quickly transforming into concrete action. Throughout the province, calls for support for flood victims spread. At donation points, people brought all kinds of essential supplies: rice, instant noodles, drinking water, clothes, milk, diapers… Everyone contributed what they could, but all shared a common spirit. The stream of people coming to donate lasted from early morning until late at night. Some people quickly returned to work after putting down their bags, while others hurried to help sort and organize the supplies.
Volunteers are sorting and transporting relief supplies to ensure they reach flood victims in time.
Among hundreds of such quiet stories, the image of Mrs. Nguyen Thanh Thuan (residing in Binh Phu hamlet, Nhut Tao commune) moved many to tears. Her family makes a living by collecting scrap metal, with an unstable income, yet when she heard the appeal, she brought 400,000 dong – money she had saved over many days – gently placing the envelope on the table, her voice soft but firm: “My family is also struggling, but the people out there are suffering even more. Just a small token of my support!” Without flowery words, Mrs. Thuan's simplicity was enough to bring tears to the eyes of those around her. Even amidst her poverty, there was a beautiful generosity.
Touched by such sentiments, the volunteer groups are even more careful in their preparations. The way they arrange the gifts shows almost absolute thoughtfulness. Ms. Le Trinh Kim Tuyen (from Nhut Tao commune) meticulously packs each gift securely. “Each gift contains the heartfelt contributions of many people, so I try my best to arrange everything as neatly as possible. With long-distance transportation, even a dented box of food or a spilled bottle of water would be a huge loss! The people there are facing difficulties, so whatever we send must be perfect. We do whatever we can for the people, as long as they receive what they need right now,” Ms. Tuyen said.
Gifts accompanied by warm words of encouragement from the people of Tay Ninh to their compatriots in the flood-stricken areas.
Beyond simply contributing their hearts, the volunteer groups also carefully assessed the needs of each flood-affected area: places needing dry food, those lacking clean water, and areas with many young children prioritized milk and biscuits; areas without electricity for many days received additional supplies like flashlights and rechargeable batteries. This prompt yet thorough approach ensured that these charitable convoys from Tay Ninh delivered exactly what the flood victims needed most.
"It's not the gift itself, but the way it's given."
Thanks to the contributions of the people of Tay Ninh, the journey of delivering aid continues as vehicles roll towards the flood-stricken areas. Day and night, volunteer groups rush to the scene, traveling hundreds of kilometers to deliver gifts directly to the people in Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Dak Lak , and other provinces. For them, delivering gifts to the right place at the right time is a command from the heart. Each small gift is carefully handled, as if containing so much affection. Members of the groups meticulously tie the bags and hold them securely when navigating steep curves or rough roads, because they understand that each packet of instant noodles and bag of rice represents the heartfelt generosity of countless people from their hometowns.
The charity group handed over cash donations from benefactors to support people in the flood-affected areas.
And throughout that journey, the way they distributed the gifts truly embodied the meaning of "compassion and kindness." It's no coincidence that the saying "it's not the gift itself, but the way it's given" is repeated on every trip. Le Phuong Dai (from My Le commune), while unloading goods from the truck, shared: "As soon as we arrived, we got to work. Everyone wanted the villagers to receive their gifts as soon as possible. A little extra effort is fine; we're bringing our heartfelt kindness from the South, so handing them out properly and personally is a way for the villagers to feel our sincerity."
In times of hardship, those simple gifts became a great source of emotional support, a warmth from strangers who were full of love. After days of living surrounded by water, Mrs. Tran Thi A (from O Loan commune, Dak Lak province) was almost exhausted. However, when she saw the relief team arrive, she clung to her walking stick and slowly approached. “The storm and floods were so bad… the water rose so high, we lacked rice… in general, we lacked everything. Receiving these gifts makes me so happy, thank you so much to everyone there!” – Mrs. Tran Thi A said emotionally as she received the gift, her thin hands clutching the bag of rice as if it were a treasure in this difficult time.
The radiant smiles of the flood victims as they received relief supplies were like a little warmth, easing the hardships of those difficult days.
Still reeling from the shock of the days when floodwaters swept away all her belongings, Mrs. Tran Thi Phuong (a resident of Hoa Xuan commune, Dak Lak province) spoke with a trembling but grateful voice, looking at the packet of instant noodles she had just received from the Tay Ninh relief team: "Thank you to everyone in the South for saving the people of Central Vietnam. That kindness is the noblest of all!"
It is no exaggeration to say that our nation possesses a fervent patriotism, and this fine tradition is further affirmed during such challenging times. Day after day, hour after hour, people across the country continue to turn their attention to Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, and the charitable convoys from Tay Ninh continue to roll, extending the spirit of "helping those in need." Every act of kindness, every sharing, every collective effort contributes to writing a beautiful story of solidarity and faith. We believe that with this compassion, the heartland of our nation will gradually revive and rise up resiliently after the floods!
Nhat Mai
Source: https://baolongan.vn/tu-dat-nang-tay-ninh-gui-hoi-am-ve-mien-trung-mua-lu-a209294.html
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