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Old couple cancels anniversary banquet to purchase supplies for epidemic control
Updated: 2020-02-14    Source: Zhongshan Daily Large Medium Small Print

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On the afternoon of February 11, Guan Niu, a nearly 100-year-old man from Kanghua Community in Shiqi District, together with his wife Lu Lishao handed over a batch of protective materials to the community cleaners.

Guan is a native and will celebrate his nominal 100th birthday next year. January 16 on the lunar calendar this year is the 72nd wedding anniversary of Guan and his wife. According to the usual practice, Guan planned to entertain his family and relatives on that day, but the epidemic upset his plan.

"When we visited their home to do epidemic prevention publicity, we told them not to go out very often and avoid get-togethers. Guan immediately said he wanted to cancel the banquet and not cause troubles to the community." said Liu Xiaoxia, secretary of the Kang Hua Community Party committee. "When Guan heard that the community was calling on volunteers, he said that he was too old to contribute any efforts, but he could donate materials. He discussed with his wife to use the funds originally intended to entertain relatives to buy a batch of protective materials and donate them to the community cleaners."

Moved by the old man's kindness, workers at Kanghua Community made a special visit to Guan's home and present him an appreciation pennant. Liu Xiaoxia noted that Guan and his wife's actions have strengthened the confidence of people who are fighting on the front lines to defeat the coronavirus.

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