Women Empowerment Session: Spa Experience at RDWC

TFRD held a special bathing event on May 17-18, right after Mother’s Day. This year, they added a "Women’s Empowerment Session" just for women who use wheelchairs. Seven families from the rare disease community joined this warm and meaningful experience.

After the instructor’s explanation, participants better understood how to choose bathing equipment suited to their needs. Caregivers also received hands-on guidance on operating and maintaining the devices. The event then shifted to a cultural food experience led by a Rare Disease Professional, featuring the traditional Hakka dish—Niu Wenshui. Attendees worked together to knead the dough, put it in a pot to boil, add brown sugar water and peanuts, and a delicious dish was ready to serve.

As the event was designated a "Women's Empowerment Session," the popular nail art experience became a highlight not to be missed. One patient living with muscular dystrophy, who had previously expressed a strong interest in nail art, was thrilled to have the opportunity to apply nail polish, design patterns, and finish with a glossy top coat for all to admire. Several patients joyfully remarked, “This is the first time we've ever had our nails done. We're so happy!”

The ladies’ night following dinner proved to be the emotional centerpiece of the event. Participants gathered to share their life stories, exchanging laughter and tears in a warm, family-like atmosphere. Under the night sky, attendees waved fairy wands in the courtyard of the Rare Disease Welfare Center (RDWC), creating a memorable and heartfelt evening for all.

The following day, everyone enjoyed painting with pastels and many members demonstrated their boundless creativity. At noon, they went to a well-known restaurant in Longtan for lunch and then drove to the Longing Hall to visit the Original_mind Market, where they browsed handmade items and tried food from various carts. Everyone had a wonderful time and returned home with lots of treasures.

Translator: David Lee (Becker Muscular Dystrophy)