130 million VND of love for 'Wings of Dreams'

(DN) - "I am really touched. The amount of money is so large that even in my dreams I never thought I would receive it. I feel that I am not alone on my journey to school. I promise to try to study well and live well, so that in the future I can come back to help those in difficult circumstances like me today" - Ngo Dinh Phu An (class 12A4, Thong Nhat A High School) emotionally shared at the 123rd Wings of Dreams scholarship award ceremony, which took place today, October 15.

The program is implemented by Dong Nai Newspaper, Radio and Television (DNNRTV) in coordination with Dong Nai Province's Education Promotion Fund. The accompanying units include: Association for the Support of People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients of the province, Trang Bom Commune, Thong Nhat A High School, clubs, volunteer groups and philanthropists from near and far.

The ceremony of awarding the Wings of Dreams scholarship (session 123) took place solemnly and warmly at Thong Nhat A High School (Trang Bom commune, Dong Nai province). Photo: Phu Quy

Phu An's story moved listeners. He was born into a poor family, his parents divorced when he was in 4th grade. After that, An followed his father to a rented room, while his younger sister (who had a mental illness since childhood) lived with her mother. Some time later, her mother remarried, but her family's financial situation was still not good.

Disaster struck again, in 2024, his father died of a stroke. Not wanting to be a burden to his mother, An continued to stay in the old rented room. Occasionally, his mother came to visit and encourage him, but most of the time he managed to fend for himself, studying and working part-time to make ends meet.

Immediately after surveying the situation, the Wings of Dreams Program quickly connected. Although it was the first time Thong Nhat A High School received the program, the preparation was very warm and solemn. Regardless of the distance, many volunteer teams and groups arrived in time to hand over the scholarships, helping An firmly step on the path to conquering her dream.

Dong Nai Province Education Promotion Fund awarded scholarships worth 30 million VND. Photo: Phu Quy

Ms. Duong Thi Tuyet, representative of the Association for the Support of People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients of the province, donated 5 million VND. Photo: Phu Quy

Mr. Nguyen Van Chien, Vice Chairman of Trang Bom Commune People's Committee, awarded a scholarship of 2 million VND. Photo: Phu Quy

At the program, Ngo Dinh Phu An received a total of 130 million VND. The entire amount will be saved for him to use throughout his future studies.

“Although Phu An's road ahead is still full of difficulties, we believe that the scholarships, kindness and compassion today will always be a special support for him to never give up on his dreams and aspirations” - Ms. Le Tran Thien Ly, a member of the Dong Nai Province Education Promotion Fund, sent her love.

The school's pedagogical council and students donated 32 million VND to Phu An, which increased to more than 35 million VND by the end of the ceremony. Photo: Phu Quy

Speaking at the program, Mr. Bach Thanh Lua, Principal of Thong Nhat A High School, said: "The school pledges to continue to accompany and support Phu An in his studies; at the same time, manage and use the donated savings book for the right purpose, helping this charitable gift to promote the most practical effectiveness."

Philanthropists shared joy with Ngo Dinh Phu An on the day he received the Wings of Dreams scholarship. Photo: Phu Quy

The success of the “Giving Wings to Dreams” journey warmed the hearts of all who witnessed it. More than love, it was the commitment from the accompanying units: to continue the journey of charity, spreading widely in the community, so that poor students would not be left behind.

Thu Hien

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/xa-hoi/202510/130-trieu-dong-an-tinh-chap-canh-uoc-mo-f2a1c57/