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Written by DP1-4 Jason

DP1-4 Fiona

PA2 Martin

As the cool autumn breeze sets in, Anzhi Book Club brings warmth to the heart. To mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, the club organized two events: a charity sale and a visit to the hospital, showing care, encouragement, and blessings to children who, due to illness, couldn't reunite with their families during the holiday. 

The charity sale, held in the high school building's first-floor hall, showcased an array of items. From adorable cat pins symbolizing 5A* academic success to fun blue-and-black fishbone designs, and even cartoon versions of some of our most popular teachers. The students running the sale eagerly introduced these items and explained the purpose behind the fundraising. The atmosphere was lively, and many generously contributed to the cause.

All proceeds from the sale went towards the Mid-Autumn hospital visit at Tongji Hospital’s Optics Valley International Children's Hospital. The club prepared special gifts for the young patients to help them feel supported and cared for during the holiday.

Seeing the children's bright smiles when they received their gifts filled the Anzhi Book Club members with a sense of joy and accomplishment, proving the old saying, “It is better to give than to receive.”

After visiting the wards, some of the children well enough to join were invited to make mooncakes in the hospital activity room. Meanwhile, WHBC students wrote heartfelt messages on a board, hoping their words would uplift the children battling illness, reminding them that no matter how tough life gets, there are always people cheering them on from behind the scenes.

To end the day, the students and children arranged the mooncakes they made into a heart shape, which the nurses then delivered to the rest of the children in the hospital. The colorful mooncakes symbolized the students’ best wishes, and though the time together was short, they hoped the sweetness of the treats and their time with the club would inspire strength and positivity in the children.

The hospital and Wuhan Fabu (a government organization) recognized the students’ efforts, highlighting the event on their official WeChat accounts (@Wuhan Tongji Hospital Pediatrics and @Wuhan Fabu), praising the students for their strong sense of social responsibility. Anzhi Book Club will carry this encouragement forward, continuing to spread kindness and positivity. They remain committed to helping children in need, igniting sparks of hope that will fuel a brighter future.