Since the China Wenchuan earthquake occurred, assistance from the international community, in addition to the active contributions from people at home, has been touching. A British man who once lived in Deyang, Sichuan has set off from his hometown and is ready to walk 240 miles (about 386.16 kilometers) to raise money for the children in China's earthquake-stricken areas.
Isaac Lewis, a man who lives in North Wales, wrote on his own fund-raising site (www.justgiving.com / walktolondon) that from September 2007 to February 2008, he lived and worked in Deyang, an area close to the epicenter. During his five months there, he often traveled within Deyang, as well as to Chengdu and other parts of Sichuan; has made many friends; and spent the best time of his life there. He even intends to settle in Chengdu one day.
Lewis was shocked when he heard that a major earthquake occurred in Sichuan. He wrote: "I really want to make a powerful contribution, to make more people aware of the place where the disaster occurred, and hope to persuade more people to donate." For these reasons, he decided to walk from his home to London beginning June 7. He “would not take the bus, train or a car" along the way; and would even sleep outside. According to the plan, it will take 10 to 14 days to complete the journey.
Lewis hopes to raise at least 3,000 pounds and donate the money to the China Foundation for Children. This fund will help orphans and injured children, post-disaster psychological reconstruction, and construction of the Children's Village and schools.
Lewis' action has raised awareness among many people. Many people are making donations on his website and sending him messages of encouragement.
By the time of the publication of this report, the amount of donations had reached 1,501 pounds.
By People's Daily Online
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