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Barbecue Hero: Owner Donates Stem Cells, Faces Financial Ruin
12 May
Summary
- Barbecue owner donated stem cells to a child with leukemia.
- He closed his business for two weeks, causing significant financial loss.
- Customers returned in droves, showing overwhelming support for his actions.
A barbecue stall owner named Shao Sanhu has been lauded for his remarkable generosity after closing his business to donate stem cells. Shao, from Anhui province, paused operations for nearly two weeks to assist a three-year-old child suffering from leukemia. His temporary closure, attributed to a family matter, led to financial setbacks estimated at 20,000 yuan due to lost income and wasted ingredients.
Upon his return on May 1, Shao was met with an unexpectedly large crowd of over 60 customer groups eager to support him. Some patrons journeyed from distant provinces, deeply moved by his altruistic deed. The surge in business prompted Shao to expedite plans to relocate his stall to a larger space. He also received assistance from a local catering association to manage the overwhelming customer volume.
