Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, May 12th (correspondent Han Dongye, translator Sun Guanxian) On May 12th, International Nurses' Day, a heartwarming story unfolded at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, showcasing the profound empathy and compassion of its medical staff. This year, the hospital's annual Nurses' Day charity sale held a special significance as it was dedicated to a young man named Wang Xiaosong (a pseudonym), a deliveryman battling a severe medical condition.

       Wang Xiaosong, just 36 years old, has been fighting kidney failure for seven long years. Since 2016, he has undergone hemodialysis at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. His quiet demeanor and eventual revelation of financial struggles due to unpaid medical bills portrayed a man in silent agony. His condition was so dire that he had considered reducing his life-sustaining dialysis sessions from three times a week to two, a decision fortunately dissuaded by his doctors.

       Upon learning of Xiaosong's plight, the hospital's Social Services Department decided to make him the focus of this year's charity sale. Organized by the nursing staff, the event featured a variety of items crafted by the nurses in their spare time, including homemade delicacies, handmade crafts, and gently used items. The sale was a vibrant marketplace, offering everything from handcrafted sushi to homegrown vegetables, handmade arts, and second-hand books.

On the day of the event, the hospital's leadership, including Party Committee Secretary Zhou Yuehong, Chief Executive Officer Zhou Biqin, Deputy Party Committee Secretary and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Wang Kexia, and Chief Accountant Lin Qiongjing, joined the "market" to extend their holiday wishes to the nursing staff and to contribute to the cause.

Xiaosong's story resonated deeply with everyone. Having lost his job as a chef due to his health issues and unable to find employment with health insurance, he turned to part-time delivery work. Despite his best efforts, his income was insufficient to cover his medical expenses, and his ailing father back home was unable to help.

The charity sale, titled "Nurses' Day Charity Bazaar," was more than just a fundraising event; it was a beacon of hope for Xiaosong. Led by Deputy Supervisor He Wenjing, the hospital's nursing staff hoped that their actions would light a path for him, encouraging him to persevere. The event raised a total of 6,460.4 yuan, which was donated to the Tsinghua University Education Foundation, specifically allocated for Xiaosong's medical expenses.

This act of kindness did not go unnoticed. Building on the foundation of the "Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital Social Service Fund" established in March 2016, the hospital's Social Services Department continued to seek additional resources to support Xiaosong. The fund has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to patients in need, having already helped 110 patients with a total of 1.8 million yuan in social donations.

The story of the Nurses' Day charity sale at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital is a testament to the power of community and the indomitable spirit of its medical staff. They not only provide care but also extend a helping hand to those in their darkest hours. It is a story that will be remembered, not just on Nurses' Day, but every day as a shining example of compassion in action.