The world of Tzu Chi June 2021 (Vol.135)

2021 • 06 44 By Tan Kim Hion Translated by Erika Siah Photos by Yong Mun Fei ouching Life Story A chance encounter led Tzu Chi volunteer Ong Saw Tin, and 77-year-old Law Saw Yong to meet again. Despite the passage of time, Saw Yong’s love for Tzu Chi has never diminished. V olunteer Ong Saw Tin met Law Saw Yong about 15 or 16 years ago when she participated in recycling work at the Tzu Chi recycling point in Gombak, Selangor. Back then, Saw Yong was always very spirited and would don a broad smile on her face. During each monthly recycling day, she would surely bring a lot of recyclables to the recycling point on her bicycle. To her then, Tzu Chi was her preferred charitable Reigniting a Love Not Forgotten Volunteer Ong Saw Tin (right) holding Law Saw Yong’s (left) hand, while the two of them reminisce about the good old recycling days. organization as she never ceased to be amazed at how everyone in Tzu Chi would sincerely devote themselves to its causes. After some time, Saw Yong stopped visiting the recycling point. When Saw Tin bumped into her, she discovered that Saw Yong suffered from glaucoma. The ailment had affected her vision, so she was afraid to cycle. Although Saw Tin offered to ferry her to the recycling centre, she declined as she needed to