As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles,14-year-old Chinese-American student Darcy Liu and her 7-year-old brother Henry Liu have created emergency go-bags for disaster victims.
Each bag includes essentials like toothbrushes, water, and a handwritten note that reads, "You are not alone."
Their thoughtful act has not only provided comfort to those affected, but also left a lasting impression on the staff of the National Charity League, which distributes aid to victims.
The wildfires, fueled by strong winds, have become one of the most devastating in Los Angeles history.
Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate to ensure their safety.
As the fires continue, volunteers and charity organizations from across the U.S. and around the world have converged on the disaster area, providing tents, water, blankets, and canned food to help those in need.
Darcy, a freshman at Lutheran High School in Orange County, joined the relief effort by assembling these colorful go-bags with her brother.
Unlike many who donated money or supplies, they took a hands-on approach, packing each bag with essential items and adding a personal touch—a note of encouragement.
Darcy's mother, Candice Ko, shared that both she and Darcy are volunteers with the National Charity League, a non-profit organization focused on mothers and children.
Darcy's desire to help was inspired by a past experience when the family had to evacuate due to a wildfire when Darcy was 10.
In the chaos, they forgot to pack important items, which motivated Darcy and Henry to prepare go-bags for others facing similar emergencies.
Darcy explained that the notes in the bags were meant to remind recipients that they are cared for and not alone.
The bright colors of the bags were also chosen to lift the spirits of the victims, helping them face their challenges with hope.
Candice Ko, along with her two children, is a former student of the Irvine Chinese School.
She noted that Darcy and Henry were deeply influenced by Confucian values and have a strong sense of empathy.
Darcy has received the gold Presidential Award for Philanthropy twice.
Darcy, in particular, has always been kind-hearted, reaching out to classmates from China in elementary school to help them adjust.
The children’s initiative to help in the face of disaster has made Candice and her husband incredibly proud.
洛杉磯野火持續蔓燒，十四歲的華裔美籍學生劉小妲不僅和弟弟為災民設計製作緊急隨身包，還在每個隨身包放置「你不孤單」的安慰信，劉小妲姐弟的義舉，不僅讓收到的災民備感溫馨，也讓受理捐助災民的全國慈善聯盟工作人員，留下深刻印象。
洛杉磯山火在強風助長下，持續延燒，這場已成為洛杉磯歷史上最嚴重的山火，不僅有數千戶民宅付之一炬，也讓數萬居民被迫緊急撤離，確保人身安全。
在漫天大火發生同時，全美國包括世界各國慈善團體或組織志工，也都紛抵災區，協助安置居民，包括帳棚、飲用水、毛毯、食物罐頭等大批救災物資，也都陸續送往災區，協助災民度過難關。
目前就讀橙縣Lutheran高中一年級的劉小妲，也加入援助災民行列。但和其他善心民眾多用捐款、提供救援物資不同是 : 她帶著七歲的弟弟劉大亨自己動手為災民設計製作緊急隨身包。
這些五顏六色的緊急隨身包除放進牙刷、牙膏、小梳子、瓶裝水和口罩等日常必備用品，劉小妲還在每個包包內，放入姐弟親筆寫下的關心字條，告訴收到隨身包的災民 : 「要好好保重自己，有很多人在關心，你並不孤單 …..」的安慰信。
據劉小妲的母親柯涵馨表示，她和女兒同屬全國慈善聯盟(專門針對母子成立的非營利慈善組織)志工。這次山火發生後，女兒就很希望自己也能幫助災民。因為女兒十歲時，全家也曾因野火漫燒被通知撤離，當時因時間緊迫，都忘了帶隨身物品，這次女兒特別和弟弟為災民準備緊急隨身包，以備不時之需。
劉小妲說，她會和弟弟寫信放入隨身包，是希望讓收到的災民知道，有很多人在關心他們，不要放棄。隨身包會做成五顏六色，除方便識別拿取，也希望災民能擺脫陰霾的心情，重新出發。
柯涵馨和女兒，都曾是爾灣中文學校學生。柯涵馨說，女兒從小透過學習中文，即受中華文化儒家思想影響，極富惻隱之心。劉小妲不仅兩度獲得總統慈善金獎，女兒在小學四年級碰上有來自中國的同學，都會主動和他們做朋友，讓同學儘快適應環境。面對這次山火，孩子們自發性的公益行為，讓她和先生感到驕傲。