On December 14th, Asia Pacific Humanitarian Emergency Rescue Organization(APHERO), Wheel For Oneness, and Snail Club Special Forces—jointly held a charity salon themed "Respect Life, Love Life, Bloom Life" at the office of APHERO. The event aimed to raise awareness among all sectors of society about the travel convenience issues faced by special groups, especially wheelchair users, and to work together to build a more inclusive and barrier-free social environment.
At the beginning of the event, Chen Tin ming, the Vice President of APHERO, said, "Thank you for our APHERO, which has given me greater confidence and motivation. We firmly believe that everyone should enjoy equal travel rights, while special groups, especially wheelchair users, often face many challenges when traveling. We hope can raise the attention and understanding of more people, and work together to create a more friendly and convenient travel environment for them, so that their life journey will have infinite possibilities."
Qiu Jianming, a representative of Wheel For Oneness and a long-term wheelchair user, shared his inspiring story: "Despite physical limitations, I have always actively participated in volunteer activities and continuously improved myself, striving to achieve 'All for one, one for all'. I hope to convey the positive energy of being disabled but not defeated, and using life to inspire life through my own actions."
Zi Jian, a representative of Snail Club Special Forces and a warrior suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), despite needing to rely on a wheelchair for a long time, possesses boundless energy and courage. Zi Jian has explored deserts and gobies multiple times with Polar Companion, using practical actions to interpret the true meaning of "Love Life, Bloom Life."
In the subsequent free discussion session, participants eagerly spoke up, engaging in in-depth discussions on how to further improve the travel environment and quality of life for special groups. Everyone agreed that through the joint efforts of all sectors of society, the travel conditions for special groups will be significantly improved, and every life will have the opportunity to bloom its own unique brilliance in society.