From the teasing name "Hang the cripple" to the position of Chairwoman of the Ward Association of the Disabled, Le Thuy Hang (born in 1989, Nam Dinh) has become a testament to the ability to overcome adversity to create good things in life.
Although paralyzed in the legs, when she was young, Le Thuy Hang, like many other friends of the same age, had a carefree and happy childhood surrounded by the love of her family.
Everything began to change when Le Thuy Hang went to school. The teasing and pitying looks from her friends and people around her made the little girl increasingly withdrawn, self-conscious, and self-conscious.
Every time she went out, the girl did not dare to look around because she was afraid of people's judgmental eyes, and even of pitying looks. The nickname "Hang lame" was like a cut, deeply engraved in her heart.
However, Le Thuy Hang did not let prejudice and criticism deter her. From an early age, she understood that knowledge was the only way for her to prove herself and live a useful life, without becoming a burden to her family or society.
During 12 years of high school, Le Thuy Hang was always among the best students in the class, and was one of the few students in the locality who overcame difficulties to receive a scholarship from the Japan Scholarship Fund.
After many years of living in self-consciousness, Le Thuy Hang decided to step out of her comfort zone. She convinced her parents to let her take the university entrance exam and move to Hanoi - a journey not only to study but also to grow up.
During her 3 years studying at the Accounting Faculty, College level at Hanoi University of Industry, Le Thuy Hang won excellent student scholarships. Not stopping there, she continued her studies at university.
Determined not to let her family worry about finances, Le Thuy Hang studied and worked, paying all her tuition and living expenses herself.
However, finding a stable job after graduation is not easy. For many employers, hiring a disabled person is still unacceptable. But Le Thuy Hang did not give up, she persevered and with the help of her friends, finally found her first job as a cashier at a mini supermarket.
Not only focusing on herself, Thuy Hang is also determined to support people in the same situation. The biggest turning point in her life was when she joined the Association of People with Disabilities in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Here, she not only found the meaning of life but also realized her responsibility to the community. Le Thuy Hang volunteered to participate in all activities of the Association, from vocational training, skills training, to organizing social events for people with disabilities.
With her constant efforts, Le Thuy Hang assumed the position of President of the Association of People with Disabilities in Cong Vi Ward, Vice President of the Disabled Youth Club, President of the District Disabled Women's Club and Standing Member of the District Association of People with Disabilities.
In addition to her contributions to the community, Le Thuy Hang is also a devoted wife and mother. She currently has a small, happy family with her husband, two children, a boy and a girl, and is 8 months pregnant with her third child.
Despite being busy with work and taking care of her family, Le Thuy Hang always maintains her energy and positive spirit in every role.
The program "Love Station" with the theme "Brilliant Desires" will tell the inspirational story of Le Thuy Hang, broadcast at 10am on December 14 on VTV1 channel.
