Personally, I have always been interested in art. Years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Tibet and see the magnificent Thangkas in the Gyegu Monestary, Yushu. During my quest for more Thangka art, I came across Mr. Tsang Mai and his art studio. He recommended me to the Cixing school in Nangqian, and there I met the Yushu earthquake victims, all of them receiving free education. 

As I listened to their stories, everything started to change. The Earthquake and its disastrous effects came alive to me. The numbers I heard now have faces attached to them, and now they carry a tremendous weight. But I was more shocked by the way the students told their stories to me: they appeared tranquil and not at all traumatized by their own heartbreaking experiences. It was as if they were telling someone else's stories, and I was confused. My confusion started to clear up as I talked with the founder of the school, as well as other faculties. They struck me as unusually warm, affable, and supportive. I was left in awe after that experience. 

I soon realized that what I witnessed on that day was nothing short of a miracle. I was determined that more students deserve the education at Cixing School. Not only because it is free, but also because it has the magical power to heal a broken young heart. I want to be able to hear more and more of the students' stories, narrated in the same calm and content way. And that's how it all started.