By Zadok Huang | Corporate & Foundation Relations
Dear ABC Friends and Family,
In early July, 36 ABC friends and staff joined together at the Ivy Bilingual School to warmly welcome the arrival of twelve 2012-2013 DREAM students. For many students, this signified their first trip outside of their hometowns, but this new and exciting environment will be their new homes for the next year.
For dinner, guests and students enjoyed appetizing steak and chicken burrito bowls from Avocado Tree, followed by beautifully-crafted and scrumptious cupcakes, courtesy of CCSweets. At the end of the event, Steve Hwang, founder of ABC, eloquently stated a few words of encouragement to the incoming class: “I see one thing in common in all of you. You all have potential. We, as the ABC DREAM team, are here to serve you for the next year and help you discover that potential.” With ABC’s guidance, the students will be empowered with the knowledge, support, and tools they need to conquer their fears and realize their dreams.
Within a few days of arriving in Beijing, ABC’s 2012-2013 DREAM students and their foster home managers began their day of bonding and education. Partnering with ABC, the Beijing United Family Hospital generously hosted and provided the DREAM Health Education Training on Thursday, July 5th. To create a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, the day began with several rounds of ice breakers and games, giving the students a chance to transition from being just housemates to friends. Soon afterwards, four more trainers educated the students on healthy lifestyle and nutrition, sex education, first aid, and general hygiene.
ABC is extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with the 2012-2013 Class. We sincerely hope that the Dream program will not only serve as a platform for self-improvement and increased confidence for each individual, but also for the beginning of many life long relationships. We invite you to join us to serve!
With Warmest Regards,
The ABC Family
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By Zadok Huang | Corporate and Foundation Relations
By Zadok Huang | Corporate and Foundation Relations
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