"Create riding trails without any barriers", the Ai Wu Barrier Association will lead the handicapped and the elderly to go around the island with hand bikes and bicycles for 19 days.

(Photo by reporter Zhan Shihong)

[Reporter Zhan Shihong/Yunlin Report] "Never old and unobstructed. Bravely create riding trails", Yunlin County Aiwuyi Association will lead more than 50 handicapped and elderly people to circle the island on December 4 (Sunday) Starting from the Dounan Athletic Field, head northwards and circle the Taiwan clockwise, and return to Dounan on December 22. The whole journey takes 19 days.

Chen Mingse, chairman of the Association of Love Without Barriers, said that traveling around the island is one of the dreams of many people in life. Most people go as soon as they say it, but the disabled and the elderly will encounter more environmental difficulties in food, board, lodging, and transportation than ordinary people when they want to go around the island. , obstacles and challenges, so it is easy to get discouraged.

In order to help people with disabilities realize their dreams and promote participation in equal rights, the Yunlin County Ai Wu Barrier Association will lead a team around the island, starting from Dounan Athletic Field on December 4th. On the first day, December 4th, they will visit Yunlin County and visit Pay homage to Liufang Ma, Huwei Fu'an Palace, Beigang Chaotian Palace, etc., and stay overnight at Kouhu Fu'an Palace. Up to now, more than 50 people have signed up to participate. The public is welcome to join in the grand event.

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The members of this love-free round-the-island activity include the disabled, the elderly and volunteers. Chen Mingse expressed the hope that by riding handicapped handcarts and bicycles or in ways that are within their reach, they can show that I can You can We can not be old and barrier-free. The spirit of miracles and the perseverance to make choices for oneself and bravely move forward to realize dreams, so that each participating partner can increase their confidence and courage to face things after they have actually gone through and completed, and rekindle their love for life. Confidence and hope.

"There is hope in belief, and possibility in action." Chen Mingse said that he is grateful for the support and sponsorship of many people for the round-the-island event, and he is very grateful for the response from all walks of life.

In addition to encouraging partners to step out of themselves and integrate into the society, this trip around the island is also a journey to learn Mazu culture. I hope that by visiting Mazu temples in various places, I can feel Mazu's compassion and love.

For relevant information, please pay attention to the association’s fan page ~ Yunlin Aiwuyi Happiness Garden, please call 0928-038066 for public welfare action support.

"Create riding trails without any barriers", the Ai Wu Barrier Association will lead the handicapped and the elderly to go around the island with hand bikes and bicycles for 19 days.

(Photo by reporter Zhan Shihong)