Chen Shu-chu is a vegetable vendor and philanthropist from Taitung County, Taiwan.
12 Facts About Chen Shu-chu
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Shu-chu Chen graduated from Jen-Ai elementary school at Taitung City, Taiwan.
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Chen Shu-chu lived in a household of eight who were all dependent on her father, a vegetable vendor.
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Chen Shu-chu's mother died due to obstructed labour because the family could not afford the medical expenses.
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Chen Shu-chu continued working and sponsored her older brother's college studies.
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Chen Shu-chu adopted three abandoned kids at the Christian KidsAlive International Association, and donates NT$36,000 to the organization every year.
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In 2018, Shu-chu Chen was invited to attend the flag-raising ceremony during the National Day of the Republic of China held by Taitung City Government.
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Also in 2018, Chen Shu-chu officially retired following a bout of appendicitis early in the year, and moved to Kaohsiung.
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Chen, Shu-chu: Extraordinary Generosity is a biography of Shu-chu Chen written by Yung-yi Liu.
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Chen Shu-chu was selected as one of the Time 100 for year 2010 in the heroes category.
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Chen Shu-chu was one of the 48 heroes of philanthropy by Forbes in 2010.
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Chen Shu-chu donated her US$50,000 prize to Mackay Memorial Hospital.