If I had the chance to go back in time, I wouldn't have picked up those shoes again.
The audience was impressed by a girl who walked with a basketball to support her body in a safety education film.
Qian Hongyan is the "basketball girl" who was forced to undergo amputation due to a car accident.
Due to the poverty of her family, she could not buy a prosthetic leg, so Qian Hongyan's grandfather used a basketball instead of a prosthetic leg to help her walk.
After learning of her plight, many people reached out to help her.
However, tragedy has already occurred, and no amount of compensation can alleviate her pain from losing both legs.
More than 20 years have passed, and people can't help but be curious:
What is the life of this unfortunate but strong girl like now?
How did she grow and earn a living after losing her legs?
In 1996, a small rural family was located in beautiful Yunnan.
A cute little girl, named Qian Hongyan, was born.
She has a lively personality and likes to play on the main roads near the countryside.
One day, when she was four years old, she was playing on the side of the road when she suddenly dropped her shoe.
She was too young to be safe-conscious, so she immediately turned around and ran to pick up her shoes.
At this moment, a large truck whizzed by, instantly wrenching her underneath the car. Who would have thought that such a thing would happen at this time?
When the grandfather and his parents arrived at the scene, they only saw Qian Hongyan lying in a pool of blood.
Her legs had been mercilessly crushed by the wheels of the big truck, and blood was pouring out.
The family didn't care about their grief and hurriedly sent Qian Hongyan to the hospital.
The doctor issued critical illness notices several times, and judged that Qian Hongyan's condition was very critical.
If you choose to save your life, you will need to have a high amputation, but the success of the surgery is not 100% guaranteed.
Parents are in deep despair as they have to deal with an ultimatum given by the doctor.
However, time does not stand still for anyone, and after a short and painful struggle, they finally decide to choose to save their lives.
Qian Hongyan successfully survived the long and dangerous operation, which is really lucky.
She survived, but lost both her legs forever.
After Xiao Qian Hongyan was discharged from the hospital, she gradually realized that she was different.
She stared out the window with envy and sadness at the children playing.
She is often home alone and occasionally whispers softly with her cat in her arms.
Grandpa's heart was like a knife, watching his granddaughter look lonely.
After careful consideration, he finally came up with a way to regain hope for Qian Hongyan.
Although the "dirt method" can't make the granddaughter completely **, at least she can move freely.
Grandpa's loving heart for his granddaughter is able to overcome any challenge.
Since I can't buy a prosthetic, I'll make one for my granddaughter myself!
With this belief, Grandpa realized his full potential and found a brilliant plan.
He started with a discarded basketball and was under the pressure of the friction on the ground.
Cotton was then filled to create a unique "body" for the granddaughter.
Qian Hongyan used the basketball as a new support, allowing her to walk on the ground on it.
Although the body is ready, the process of taming it is still very difficult.
Every day, Qian Hongyan has to do several hours of crawling training, and sometimes even grinds blood blisters on the palms of her hands.
She never gave up, practiced Xi unremittingly, and finally succeeded in stepping out of the house.
Finally, Qian Hongyan fulfilled her dream of going to school at school.
However, she also realizes that she is different from other children.
She can only use her hands on the ground and move with difficulty, while other children can easily run and jump.
Qian Hongyan took the initiative to sign up for the 100-meter race at a school-wide sports meeting.
Teachers and classmates were worried that she might fall and get hurt.
Despite this, she was steadfast in finishing the race.
Although her results were at the bottom, her courage won everyone's admiration and appreciation.
Qian Hongyan faced many challenges, she was unable to complete the task of going to the toilet alone, and she needed the support of the teacher to and from class.
Despite this, she has always maintained a positive and optimistic attitude, and her classmates did not make fun of her, but were willing to lend a helping hand.
Originally, I thought that I would continue to survive in this life.
The Ministry of Public Security chose Qian Hongyan to shoot a safety education film, which allowed her to get more help from well-wishers from all over the world, all of which was beyond her expectations.
In 2004, a promotional video on traffic safety education was released by the Ministry of Public Security.
The story of Qian Hongyan's insistence on moving forward is also among them.
The small figure, supported by a battered basketball and wooden hand pads, deeply touched the hearts of many spectators.
Her optimism, strength and perseverance touched the hearts of people who affectionately called her "Basketball Girl."
This promotional film caused an uproar across the country, aroused the attention of all walks of life to Qian Hongyan, and reached out one after another.
A charity sent Qian Hongyan to a ** center in Beijing.
Qian Hongyan could only rely on basketball and wooden stakes to make difficult moves.
Eventually, I was able to sit in a wheelchair and even tried to wear a specially customized prosthesis at the ** center.
With the upgrade of "means of transportation", Qian Hongyan's life has also undergone a huge change.
Her disability caused her unbearable pain, however people with disabilities also have their own unique "areas of expertise".
Qian Hongyan found a stage to show her value in 2007!
Soon, this became her new goal in life, and she began to work hard for it.
In the days when she went to Beijing to accept **, Qian Hongyan experienced more possible experiences in life.
She made many new friends in the process, which enriched her life experience.
Her heart has also changed dramatically because of this trip.
In 2007, after the Paralympic Games held in Yunnan, Qian Hongyan found a new purpose in life.
She was deeply shocked and touched when she saw those "crippled" athletes fighting the field.
Under the leadership of Zhang Honghu, who is known as the "Godfather of Chinese Para Swimming".
She set out to learn to Xi swimming and worked hard to pursue her dream.
Under Zhang Honghu's careful guidance and encouragement, Qian Hongyan gradually built up self-confidence and overcame her inner troubles.
She did not hold back from the difficulties that come with a high-level amputation, on the contrary, they inspire her to fight.
Relying on her tenacious will and extraordinary physical strength, she continued to practice Xi in the water, and gradually reached the realm of perfection, and finally swam as freely as a fish in water.
In 2009, Qian Hongyan finally got her wish to participate in the Paralympic Games, and won 3 gold medals, and began to emerge in the swimming world.
He went on to achieve excellent results in several classes.
She has grown into a veteran professional athlete, and her age and physical condition have not limited her development.
At a new starting point in her life, Qian Hongyan decided to continue to stick to her dreams and move towards the next peak with a new attitude.
As she grew older, she gradually became unable to handle the pressure of training, so she chose to return to normal life.
Today, 27-year-old Qian Hongyan has found a stable job at the Disabled Persons' Federation in her hometown.
In addition to earning a living, she has not forgotten her love of swimming.
As soon as I get the chance, I jump into the water and swim a few laps to enjoy the feeling of freedom.
Qian Hongyan seemed to have free legs in the water.
Her story shows us, no matter how challenging it may be.
With determination and courage, you will be able to find a new purpose in life and work hard to achieve it.
Qian Hongyan said that she does not have too many requirements for the work at present, which is her view of the current situation.
All you need to be able to do is be able to complete your work tasks and get paid enough to make ends meet.
She didn't expect much from getting married and having children.
Despite her insistence on maintaining an optimistic attitude, she is also very sober.
With this kind of situation, it is quite difficult to have the love and family of a normal person.
She didn't feel sad, as long as she could live her wonderful life.
The challenges Qian Hongyan has experienced and her mentality are worthy of our praise.
Despite adversity, we must stand up bravely.
As long as there is hope in our hearts, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.