"May these autistic children live wonderful lives, and may life smile upon them." On July 22, as the Paris Olympics is going to be commenced, a local resident on the Champs-Élysées remarked, holding a painting brought to Paris by the Chinese premium dairy brand, Shiny Meadow, created by Autistic Children.
Recently, Shiny Meadow launched a captivating charity event in Paris — the Paris Olympic Charity Art Exhibition. The exhibition featured works by Chinese autistic children, which not only garnered significant attention locally in Paris but also sparked widespread discussion about autistic children across Europe and the globe. A tourist in Paris commented: "While we celebrate human perfection, discuss victories, and push the limits of human achievement, there are people in this world who have dreams and talents but are never seen. Our Olympics should not just be for the strong. Every day we see so much Olympic promotion about being higher, stronger, but Shiny Meadow's event is truly special because it tells us, and it tells autistic children, you are great just as you are." This comment received a lot of likes .
The Humanistic Olympics in the Warm Charity Journey of Shiny Meadow
As the Paris Olympics approach, the eyes of the world are focused on this romantic city. In this moment filled with sports and passion, Shiny Meadow has brought a special touch of care. This care aligns perfectly with the evolving spirit of the Olympics in recent years. In the past, the Olympic motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger" symbolized the brave pursuit of pushing human limits. However, as humanity faces increasingly complex challenges such as climate issues that require collective efforts, the Olympic spirit has been evolving. Addressing the new era's challenge—how to solve humanity's common problems and face our shared destiny—the Paris Olympics have adopted the slogan "Games Wide Open" and, included "Together" in the Olympic spirit. This shift means that the Olympics now represent not just the physical feats of athletes but also the spirit of unity. "Together" signifies that everyone, regardless of nationality, status, health, or disability, should be inspired by the Olympic spirit and strive to become their own champion.
In the context of this emphasis on a humanistic Olympics, Shiny Meadow's charity event holds extraordinary significance. Amidst a chorus of voices praising the pursuit of excellence and the breaking of human limits, this event calls upon the public to recognize the ordinary yet equally brilliant lives of autistic children, who, despite being overlooked, shine just as brightly. As we all know, autism is one of the major challenges humanity currently faces.
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1% of the global population is affected by autism. At the Shiny Meadow event, a participant named Alan emotionally shared that his nephew has autism and expressed his gratitude to Shiny Meadow for their long-term commitment to supporting autistic children. While viewing the artworks on display and speaking with Tang Wei, Alan learned more about Shiny Meadow's ongoing efforts to support autistic children. He said that it is due to the efforts and continuous help of companies like Shiny Meadow that his nephew is now able to speak, and is well integrated into our world.
Use Art to Convey the Dreams of a Wide Open Olympic Games, and to Light up Blue for Autistic Children and Open Their Heart
Whether in China, France, or across Europe, autistic children need more attention. The Paris Olympic Charity Online Art Exhibition, jointly launched by Shiny Meadow and its brand ambassador Tang Wei, has garnered worldwide attention, and this is no coincidence. Autism is a global issue that humanity faces collectively, and Shiny Meadow's online art exhibition is a powerful response to this challenge. In these artworks, we see dreams, and we see the talents and creativity of autistic children who often seem out of place. By releasing a large-scale public announcement, the impact of this event extends far beyond France. Through Shiny Meadow's initiative online exhibition, people from all over the world have been able to view these artworks via the cloud exhibition app. The humanistic Olympic spirit of "Together" has been fully realized in this process.
In the host country of the Olympics, France, attention to autism has been elevated to a national strategic level. Since 2018, the French government has implemented the "National Strategy to Combat Isolation and Loneliness" (Stratégie nationale de lutte contre l'isolement et la solitude). This strategy focuses on raising public awareness, promoting social connections, enhancing support services, improving legislative policies, and funding autism research, providing continuous attention to the issue of autism. We hope that in the future, more companies and social organizations will focus on autistic children. In international events like the Olympics, we should hear more diverse voices, bringing attention to the artistic talents and inner worlds of autistic children, and collectively supporting a brighter future for them.
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