“Problems with your bike? Just a second!”

With an average of 10-15 cases per day or days with a peak of 60-70 cases, the Hanoi Rescue Team (HRT) now has been dedicating to the society through their rescue journey every day.

The call on the street

“Reng…Reng… Hello, this is the Ha Noi Rescue Team. Do you have any motorcycle problems?...Where is your location now?” - From 9 pm to 1 am on a daily basis, those familiar lines are resounded again. Six years have passed since its first establishment, Ha Noi Rescue Team has gained the public trust and credibility for their kindness and compassion. According to Mr. Quyen - the leader of the team, his decision to set up the team is because it is more difficult for road traffic participants to find help at a late-night time if they have motorcycle trouble. After a period of operation, the team has attracted quite a few like-minded people from different occupations, including students, workers and so on. With their passion and enthusiasm, Ha Noi Rescue Team has helped many cases since 2016.

Mr. Nguyen Tho Quyen - The leader of the Hanoi Rescue Team. (Credit: Doi Cuu Ho Ha Noi)

The wheels rolling to save people at midnight

At 9:22 p.m., the Ha Noi Rescue Team gathered around a sidewalk iced tea at the intersection of Khuat Duy Tien Street in a ready-to-rescue position when a phone call came in. As quick as a flash, the leader of the HRT divided the members into two small groups to prepare rescue equipment and start their journey to help those in need.

Each member is assigned specific tasks, but all have the same goal of helping people in need on the street. (Credit: Le Trésor)

The rescue group arrived at Tran Thai Tong Street in Cau Giay, where a student from the Academy of Finance required assistance. She had a severely damaged tire puncture. After carefully inquiring about the motorcycle problem that the student encountered while driving, the Team members effectively collaborated to solve the problem so that the student could return home early.

The Hanoi Rescue Team has experienced several difficulties on their path to assisting others; nevertheless, their motivation outweighs everything else.

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“Be kind to receive kindness”

Founded in 2016, the Hanoi Rescue Team has saved countless victims from motorbike breakdowns and received gratitude from them. However, the cost of maintaining operations and human resources are the obstacles that the HRT has to face. Since Mr. Quyen and the members of the HRT work in many different professions, such as technological driver, receptionist, salesman, etc., the finance of the HRT is very tight. With a meager income, the whole team still contributes monthly funds to buy repair tools to support the motorbike repair. Mr. Quyen said: "Currently, the HRT is fortunate because after deploying the HRT's fund, the Hanoi Rescue Team has received a lot of help and support from everyone."

Mr. Hieu, a victim of a motorcar breakdown in the middle of the night, confided: "During a motorbike puncture at night, I was given the HRT's contact number and received help from them. Since then, I have known and decided to join the Hanoi Rescue Team. I just want to help others, and I don't need anything in return. Do good deeds to reap good deeds.”

As one of the members who has been with the team for a long time, Mr. Quang shared his reason for sticking with HRT after finishing a motorbike puncture case: "With the spirit of working for free, I'm delighted when I can put in my effort and do something useful for people surrounds."

HRT's members are fixing the punctured tire (Credit: Le Trésor)

Appreciations

Gratitude after recieving help from the HRT (Credit: Le Trésor)

N.L., a student who had a motorbike breakdown in the middle of the road at late night on November 10th and received assistance from the Hanoi rescue team, shared: “When I called this number, I was very surprised because one of the Hanoi rescue team members answered the phone and asked clearly the address and condition of my motorbike. After I told him briefly, he said that he was ready to come instantly. The distance between Ha Dong to Tran Thai Tong is quite long, and after my motorbike was repaired, I was also astonished that this was a free campaign.” Gratitude, appreciation and surprise are emotions that the majority of people in distress who are helped by the Hanoi rescue team.

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Significance of charity

Charities play an essential role in our society. A charity helps people realize that it is possible to bless others in a world full of uncertainties and chaos. Giving to charity gives a deeper meaning to life and helps us see our purpose to the people in our society.

Giving is one of the essential meanings behind charity. It also triggers compassion and inspires the beneficiary to do the same in the future when he or she has the opportunity and means to do so.

By The Quick Mission, 2020

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