Chen Su, a well-known philanthropist in Nantou, “Puli Grandma”, passed away this morning (30th) at the age of 92. The foundation she founded said that the family will follow her last wish, not to publish an obituary, and to keep everything simple. She also asks all walks of life to leave time for the family first, suspend condolences, and hold a thank-you memorial meeting at a selected date.
The Liangxiantang Social Welfare Foundation issued a press release today stating that the beloved grandma Chen Su passed away peacefully at the Chen Su Juvenile Home at 8:30 this morning at the age of 92; Chen Su has devoted herself to social welfare since the age of 39. Chen Su’s grandma in everyone’s impression is always sunny and warm. Even though she has been ill for more than 50 years and has passed through the gates of hell several times, Chen Su has long been calm and comfortable with death.
The foundation said that Grandma Chen Su devoted her life to the society and started from traditional beliefs to help the people in distress. Later, she founded the Yuqing Palace Liangxiantang and Liangxiantang Charity Association, and called on volunteers to set up the Liangxiantang Social Welfare Foundation, Chen Chu’er Children’s Center, Chen’s Children’s Home, Youth Training Store, etc., through their own example, influence people from different roles in the society to work together to help others, helping children from many difficult families, and exerting a good social influence.
The foundation said that Grandma Chen Su had already prepared enough for her death. The family followed her wishes and did not publish obituaries to disturb all walks of life. They only handled family rituals in accordance with Grandma’s simple habits. “We can’t help grief, but we are convinced that Mammy’s spirit has lived in each of us.”
The foundation explained that Grandma Chen Su has devoted her life to the society. Please leave this most important time for her family members and postpone going to condolences. The Liangxiantang Foundation will hold a gratitude memorial meeting at a later date, so that everyone can come and review Grandma’s righteous actions. Acts of kindness, “Let’s continue the kindness that Grandma has planted in our lives.”
According to the website of the Liangxiantang Foundation, a serious illness in 1958 changed Chen Li’s values and changed her ordinary life. She called on volunteers to contribute money and efforts. She also sold land and houses with the support of her husband Lin Youhai. In 2014, he assisted in the construction of 13 temples including Liangxiantang. In 1972, it promoted the establishment of the Yuqing Palace Liangxiantang Charity Association. In addition to helping the poor and students, it also expanded social welfare projects such as free clinics, assistance and counseling for young people. In October 1989, it was transformed into a consortium legal person Yuqing Palace Liangxiantang Social Welfare Foundation. , Chen Si served as the first chairman.
The foundation said that Chen Su donated land to build a house in 1988 to set up a youth education center, devoted herself to tutoring and educating teenagers, and lived with her children almost 24 hours a day. Because she set an example and was guided by “true love”, the children mentored by Chen Su’s mother Almost following the tutoring period expires, they can re-enter the social workplace or continue to complete their studies, and maintain the “grand-grandson” relationship with the grandmother.
In addition, Chen Li also helped Nantou Family Support Center to build a children’s hall to raise funds, and raised funds for the expansion project of Puli Christian Hospital. The foundation said that Chen Shu went through cancer chemotherapy, but her enthusiasm for the society has not diminished.
Editor: Qin Yingwen
