Thank you, brothers from the People's Liberation Army. I have been living well recently and my grades have improved! "Recently, the" Red Fourth Company "of a certain Red Army regiment in the Xinjiang Military Region received a letter from Henan. The letter is written by a high school student who is one of the students sponsored by the company's officers and soldiers. We have received dozens of thank-you letters in recent years. ”Xie Tao, the instructor of the "Red Fourth Company", told me that the students who sent the letters were all beneficiaries of the company's "Straw Plan". The "Straw Plan" was initiated by a soldier who had served in the "Red Fourth Company". In 2020, new recruit Guo Chongsi was assigned to the "Red Fourth Company". Before enlisting, Guo Chongsi served as the president of the University Volunteer Association. After joining the army, Guo Chongsi still maintained the habit of using subsidies to support financially disadvantaged students, saying, "Giving roses to others leaves fragrance in your hands. During my university years, I basically connected with the relevant provincial youth development foundations and selected student aid from the list they provided. There are many students in need of help, and I often feel regretful that my abilities are limited and I am unable to assist more students in need. ”Guo Chongsi said. In 2023, the company organized a "Learn from Lei Feng" storytelling event, and Guo Chongsi, who had been converted to a soldier, told his comrades about his original intention of donating funds for education. I don't want temporary family difficulties to become the 'last straw' that leads to students dropping out of school. If we gather our strength, we can help them overcome difficulties, prevent them from being overwhelmed by difficulties, and see hope and continuous growth in continuing their studies. ”Guo Chongsi's speech moved many officers and soldiers of the company, who spontaneously joined the donation activity. Xie Tao told me that as of now, the company has provided financial support to a total of 15 students. We will video connect with sponsored students at least once a semester to understand their current life and learning situation. At the same time, we will share our stories of struggle in the military camp with them and encourage them to study hard in school. ”The secretary of the Red Fourth Company Youth League branch, Tian Hongfu, said. After Guo Chongsi retired in March this year, Tian Hongfu took over the baton and continued to lead the company's officers and soldiers in carrying out the "Straw Plan". A while ago, Tian Hongfu saw a post on his WeChat Moments about a student who had been sponsored by the company before, and felt that something was not quite right. We sponsored this student before, but later she dropped out of school due to family reasons. Seeing the content she posted, I felt that she needed help, "said Tian Hongfu. After investigation, Tian Hongfu learned that the student had gone out to work, but had encountered obstacles everywhere due to a lack of skills. Tian Hongfu provided warm guidance and also contacted the backbone of the team's psychological counseling to provide professional intervention for her psychological situation. As long as it is a child who has been sponsored, we will continue to monitor their current situation. ”Tian Hongfu said. Later, he also helped the student enroll in a local health school and put her back on the "Straw Plan" funding list. Look, this is the photo she posted. Recently, she participated in a speech competition at school and reportedly won a scholarship! ”Open the student's recent friend circle, Tian Hongfu said happily. This month, the "Red Fourth Company" held a meeting to discuss the future development direction of the student aid program, and invited Guo Chongsi to participate online. Although I have retired, I will persist in this project, "said Guo Chongsi. After retirement, he will take on the role of a liaison, responsible for building bridges and contacting students in need of funding. From active duty to retirement, the identity and position have changed, but the responsibility has not changed. When encountering people in need, I will still help! ”Guo Chongsi said that his next plan is to sponsor more students and strengthen connections with the currently sponsored students, providing as much support as possible to their families, in order to reduce their worries when they continue their studies in the future. In May, northern Xinjiang is warm and cozy. This year, I have also contacted the juvenile rescue and protection center, women's federation and other departments in my original location, and have screened out a new group of students from families in need who meet the conditions. I will work with my comrades to support them, "said Guo Chongsi. (New Society)