Touching images of lottery ticket sellers and disabled people contributing to flood relief efforts

In Dong Hoa ward (HCMC), the atmosphere of preparing relief goods became warmer when Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang, a woman who earns a living by selling lottery tickets, donated a box of instant noodles bought with the money she saved that day. “I still have enough food and warm clothes. Out there, my compatriots are suffering from hunger and cold… I feel so sorry for them, I send them a little bit of my sincerity,” Ms. Trang shared before hurriedly leaving to continue making a living.

vé số 3.jpg — Unable to give 100,000 VND in cash, Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang quickly went to buy a box of instant noodles to send to people in flooded areas.

Not only Ms. Trang, Ms. Le Thi Mai and Mr. Pham Thanh Tung – disabled lottery ticket sellers – also brought several boxes of instant noodles, cakes and drinks to the relief goods receiving point. Despite the difficulty of traveling and economic instability, they still spent all of their profits from the day to share with people in the flood-affected areas.

vé số 1.jpg — In the line of people bringing relief goods, the image of Ms. Mai and lottery ticket sellers was touching.

"I was also born in the Central region, and came here to make a living. Life is hard, travel is difficult, but I am still happy in a warm rented room, eating 3 meals a day. In times of trouble, people help each other and share with each other. With little, but with much, I hope people in the flood area will soon stabilize their lives," said Mr. Tung, a lottery ticket seller in Dong Hoa ward, emotionally.

vé số 2.jpg — Even though life is still difficult, Mr. Pham Thanh Tung still wants to send to the people of Central Vietnam some of the affection of the people of the South.

At the receiving points organized by the Press Club and AE, hundreds of boxes of instant noodles, candies, rice, sugar, milk, etc. were delivered by people and benefactors. In addition to the people's contributions, journalists also directly participated in contributing labor, money, and supporting the sorting and transportation of goods.

ủng hộ 2.jpg — Reception point for necessities organized by the Golden Lotus charity group

In Thu Dau Mot ward, the Sen Vang charity group organized 3 points to receive goods, including 2 points at private homes and 1 point at Ngoc Yen Bus Station inside Binh Duong Bus Station (30-4 Street).

Ms. Tran Thi Kim Thoa, the bus owner, said that she and her friends have organized relief efforts many times in provinces such as Nghe An, Binh Dinh (formerly), Dak Lak and is currently continuing to collect goods for the upcoming trip.

cứu trợ 3.jpg — On November 22, staff and volunteers continuously received goods.

cứu trọ 5.jpg — Organize the sorting and packaging of used clothes

Sharing the same concern for her homeland, in recent days, Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Quyen (37 years old, living in Thoi Hoa ward) has been constantly following the flood situation in Hoa Thinh commune, Dak Lak province - where she was born and raised. After the flash flood, her hometown was devastated, many households were left homeless.

On the night of November 21, a truck carrying 5 tons of relief goods left for Dak Lak, in which Ms. Quyen's family alone contributed about 100 million VND along with many essential necessities to send to people in flood-affected areas.

cứu trợ 1.jpg — People bring old clothes, blankets, sheets, pillows, and mattresses to support the people of Central Vietnam.

xe cứu trợ 2.jpg — The shipment donated by Ms. Quyen's family (Thoi Hoa ward) and other local people has been brought to Dak Lak province.

At the reception point of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross (30-4 Street, Phu Loi Ward) , staff and volunteers urgently classified and arranged goods to prepare for shipping to support the Central provinces. It is expected that on November 22, about 10 tons of goods will be transported to the flooded areas.