SOGO Holds Christmas Party for Children

TFRD cooperates with SOGO Department Store and sends Christmas presents to the rare disease children.

“Dear Xiao-jie, we don’t have to use our eyes. Let’s feel with our hearts. Don’t be afraid! Be optimistic of the world. Bless you can grow up with happiness and fulfill your dream of becoming an outstanding doctor. By Vin Diesel” Santa Claus gave his sincere wishes and expectations through ordinary words.

This activity has been hold for 27 years. This year, Pacific SOGO Department Store invited people to play Santa Claus once again, bringing the warmest blessings by sending gifts and small cards to the disadvantaged children.

Xiao-wen, a 9-year-old girl, is her mother’s best helper. She not only accompanies her mother to the market, but also helps take care of her sick sister to change her diaper and feed her milk. As recognizing that her mom has contributed herself to the family, Xiao-wen is so thoughtful and said, “I will study very hard to make a lot of money for my mom.” Xiao-wen squinted her eyes while opening the Christmas gift that she had been always looking forward to. It was a pink school bag that she had been dreaming for a long time! She was so happy that she circled around in the living room with her school bag.

“Santa Claus, thanks for giving me a present! When I grow up, I want to be a doctor, so that I can help more people.” Tong-tong is an 8-year-old rare disease patient who suffers from Cleidocraninal Dysplasia. Due to this disease, she has ankle inversion and body aches. However, she still spares no effort to practice walking. Since Tong-tong spent a lot of time in the hospital, she hopes that she will have the chance to take good care of other patients in the future, just like those medical personnel. In addition, she wants to take care of her favorite grandma. “I hope grandma has good health and I can grow up with her accompany,” Tong-tong said.

TFRD really appreciated the organizer of this activity, SOGO New Life Foundation, and 51 kind people who volunteered to fulfill the dreams of rare disease children. Because of them, the rare disease patients and families have received lots of care in this cold winter.

Translator: May Wu (Wilson’s disease), Reviewer: Linda Tsai