He once said
"My generation fought to the death
It's not for the next generation
Be able to live a happy life
Can you study in a bright school?"
After taking off his uniform, he joined the Hope Project
Known as the "General Hope"
1992
Immediately after Zhao Weizhong's retirement
Devoted to Project Hope
He does this through personal donations and mobilizing social forces
Accumulated raised
More than 12 million yuan of donated funds
Assisted the construction of 35 Hope Primary Schools
Sending hope to more than 5,000 underprivileged children
Everyone affectionately called him "General Hope"
Many people may not remember Zhao Weizhong's name
But remember that one was always wearing
"Project Hope Volunteer" Little Red Riding Hood's old man
on his business card
There is no rank of general he once had
Only printed with "Project Hope Volunteer Zhao Weizhong"
General Zhao Weizhong said
"I am the son of a farmer
He is a veteran soldier of the people's soldiers
is an Project Hope volunteer."
After Zhao Weizhong enlisted in the army in 1951
Participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
Joined the Chinese Communist Party on the battlefield
While working in the Hebei Provincial Military District
Zhao Weizhong was in charge of mass work
Every year, I go to the old revolutionary base area to conduct research
I have witnessed some children dropping out of school due to family difficulties
In a small village
Faced with dilapidated schools and children who are suffering from the cold
Zhao Weizhong had secretly made up his mind
It is to drink gruel for half a year
We also need to build a few decent classrooms for the children
Hope Project becomes
His entire career after retirement
For more than 30 years
General Zhao Weizhong
and countless children from families in need
An indissoluble bond has been formed
Hope Project also becomes
His entire career after retirement
General Zhao Weizhong's donation was registered
In the land of Yanzhao
It's circulating everywhere
The moving story of "General Hope" Zhao Weizhong
2000
Zhao Weizhong won the Special Contribution Award of the Hope Project
2004
Zhao Weizhong was elected as the person of the year who "moved Hebei".
2019
Zhao Weizhong was named an outstanding contributor to the Hope Project for 30 years
……
At the age of 80
"General Hope" once said
"I'm going to work with you for another 20 years
I want to live to be 100 years old
Build 100 Hope Primary Schools
My life is all about poverty and ignorance
Compete for the lives of the next generation
My blood is hot
My love is real
Dry is solid
I would like to be a lifelong volunteer
Be Little Red Riding Hood forever!"
For more than 30 years
In Zhao Weizhong's inner world
There will always be one party that is infinitely loyal to the party
A pure land where the interests of the people are paramount
His spirit of selfless dedication
Forever shining with immortal brilliance!
Source: School Komsomol