Sichuan Earthquake - What I dont know and what I do know

Slide 1: Sichuan Earthquake May 12, 2008 Sichuan Province, China What I Don’t Know and What I Know

Slide 2: I didn’t know there was a small town named Wenchuan before the earthquake.

Slide 3: But I do know the beautiful town, close to Wolong, home to giant pandas, was flattened by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.

Slide 4: I don’t know how much you know about this disaster. But I know you would be deeply shocked.

Slide 5: I don’t know how the house looked like before. But I know the old man is not able to rebuild his home by himself.

Slide 6: I don’t know how many schools collapsed. But I know at that time many classrooms were full of students.

Slide 7: I don’t know how the school bag got here. But I know it belonged to a child.

Slide 8: I don’t know whether this mother will ever see her child alive . But I know a child is the treasure of every family.

Slide 9: I don’t know whose body is under the cover. But I know this woman has been crying here for a long time.

Slide 10: I don’t know how many people are still under the ruins. But I know most of them may not survive.

Slide 11: I don’t know whether the hands belong to a girl or a boy. But I know the hands are eager to reach her or his parents again.

Slide 12: I don’t know what time it is now. But I know it is a horrible time.

Slide 13: I don’t know why they embraced so tightly. But I know they are comforting each other.

Slide 14: I don’t know what the man is looking for. But I know he has little chance to find it.

Slide 15: I don’t know whether the child can survive or not. But I know many others like her are still waiting for help.

Slide 16: I don’t know how long the student has been under the ruins. But I know he is among few lucky ones in this disaster.

Slide 17: I don’t know which country the foreigner comes from. But I know everyone is doing his best to help the victims.

Slide 18: I don’t know whether the drivers have escaped or not. But I know the road was completely blocked.

Slide 19: I don’t know where they are heading to. But I know they are leaving home.

Slide 20: I don’t know whether they could have a good sleep or not. But I know they don’t have other choices right now.

Slide 21: I don’t know how many people are here. But I know the lack of water and food could cause big trouble.

Slide 22: I don’t know how this old man escaped from the collapse. But I know he is eager to help those who did not

Slide 23: I don’t know where they are. But I know it is not their home.

Slide 24: I don’t know where the parents of the babies are. But I know the babies are safe and well taken care of.

Slide 25: I don’t know what the girl is looking at. But I know her eyes are full of desire to live on and live well.

Slide 26: I don’t know what is on their mind. But I know they see hope in the future.

Slide 27: Till May 16, 2008, 19,509 deaths confirmed Estimated over 50,000 Another 102,103 injured and 12,323 buried in the rubble

Slide 28: Show your support to the people who are affected by the disaster, Help them regain the courage of life, and a bright future……