As reported by Lao Dong Newspaper, Ma Van Hong (born in 1986; residing in Ha Loc commune, Phu Tho town) fell into a tragic situation due to a traffic accident more than a year ago on his way home from work. After the incident, he lost his ability to work, his wife left, and he and his three young children had to live off the earnings of their over 60-year-old grandmother...
On the afternoon of July 12, in an interview with Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Tran Minh Loi - Chairman of Ha Loc Commune People's Committee - said that in recent days, the article about Ma Van Hong's family situation in area 4 has spread widely.
After reading the article, many departments, organizations, businesses, and philanthropists in Phu Tho town, Phu Tho province have come to the house to support the family.
"Some people support with tens of kilograms of rice, some with fish sauce, salt, peanuts, beans... and a financial contribution, each a little but very heartfelt, truly embodying the spirit of mutual support and solidarity. Thank you Lao Dong Newspaper for the information, the support from benefactors is very timely and precious for the family," Mr. Loi shared.
According to the Chairman of Ha Loc Commune People's Committee, the authorities are encouraging Hong and his four children to move in with their grandmother next door.
Additionally, they are calling on some local philanthropists to join hands in supporting the installation of a mesh fence system around the pond in front of Hong's house (the pond is deep and has no fence) to ensure the children's safety.
Mr. Hung - a resident living in area 4, Ha Loc commune - represented some local benefactors to directly visit Hong's house to support and share: "Reading the article in the newspaper, I was very moved. I, along with some friends in Lam Thao district, contributed nearly 2 million VND and a box of milk to support Hong and the children. It's a small gift, but I feel proud to be able to share with those in more difficult circumstances."
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper had an article "LD 24049: Father in accident, mother left, 3 young children with grandmother living on porridge", reporting on the situation of Ma Van Hong's family - a construction worker who lost his ability to work after a traffic accident on his way home from work in August 2023.
After that incident, Hong lost his ability to work, his limbs constantly trembled, making it difficult for him to even eat or take care of personal hygiene. Just a month later, his wife also left (they divorced), leaving him with three children who were still of school age.
Hong's mother - Ma Thi Thuan (born in 1961) - lives in an old level 4 house next to Hong's "dilapidated" house. Life was already difficult after her husband passed away in 2022, and her son's incident made her burden even heavier. At 63, an age when she should be able to rest and enjoy time with her grandchildren, she now has to support four mouths.
"To be able to take care of my son and grandchildren, I take on any job that the villagers hire me for, whether it's harvesting rice, picking tea, or pulling peanuts... As long as it pays, I do it, but we still have days of hunger and fullness. I'm old and don't know how long I can hold on..." - Mrs. Thuan said tearfully.
