Cerebral palsy might have affected him physically, but Liu Yang never let that limit him. The 15-year-old, who could not even crawl when at age three he began rehabilitative treatments, today expresses his creativity through art.

His work was among those auctioned at a IDEMA China supported event that raised more than RMB 1 million to support the Boai School (http://www.jsboai.com.cn/home.asp), a non–profit school for disabled children; 

Liu is among the numerous children who have received education and treatment from Boai School. The school, which serves about 50 students presently, was established in 1998 to help disabled children by providing medical care, education, accommodation and rehabilitative. The school’s goal is that, through treatment and care, the children develop the ability to live a life independently.

After eleven years of operations, the school needed a variety of repairs. One of the most critical needs, was to rebuild a pool used for water therapy, which is one of the school’s main therapeutic tools.

IDEMA China (The International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association), along with 80 companies, including Seagate, held a charity golf tournament and a charity auction in late October that raised RMB1.2 million (equivalent to about $175,000) for repairs and reconstruction of the pool.

 “These children may have special needs, but just like other children, they too have dreams and ambitions,” said Tan Leong Hooi, Chairman of IDEMA China and Seagate’s Vice president of Wuxi Operations.  “It is heartwarming to know we might have had a small part to play in helping them realize their dreams,” he said. Among the items auctioned was an art piece done by Liu. “I spent two days concentrating on this art piece for the auction. It was hard work, but worthwhile because we now have a new water therapy pool. I like the water,” he said.

Written By:

Tan Leong Hooi,
Chairman of IDEMA China &
Seagate's Vice President of Wuxi Operations

Photo Gallery - IDEMA China Charity October 2009