On the news was a report about a seven year old with leukemia. His name is Dou-dou (Beany), and has to spend new year's in the hospital for chemo treatment. His hair is shaven, but he is smiling. He says he does not want to cry because he does not want to make his parents sad. Even through the pain of chemo he only sheds a few drops of tears. He is a strong boy, his mum says.
His dad sells candy on the streets, and could not be with him on new year's eve. The dad must work hard to earn money for the expensive treatment. A bone marrow transplant and electro-therapy easily costs over one million Taiwan dollars (EUR 20,000). Every candy he sells, he is closer to achieving his goal of getting the best treatment for his son. In his pocket, he carries an amulet bearing the picture of his son. That shaven head, that beautiful smile and mischievous eyes.
I think I can understand what they must feel...
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