Emily Gong Foundation小丁当基金会

Emily Gong (2003-2009)

Born in Hong Kong during the summer of 2003, Emily Gong was the first child of Patricia and George. During these early years Emily was a very happy child who had an infectious smile and brought much joy to those that knew her.

Yet on May 17th 2009, shortly before she turned six years old, a tragic event occurred which would change their families life forever. While playing at home in Beijing Emily was fatally wounded when a marble fireplace collapsed upon her. The solid marble that came away from the wall weighed over 200 pounds and had only been secured to the plasterboard by unsuitable glue by the house developers. As was to become evident, the builders refused to take responsibility for  the accident and wouldn’t even offer so much as an apology to Emily’s grieving family. Subsequently, Patricia, George, family and friends have felt compelled to fight for justice for their daughter and have gathered many compassionate supporters along their journey.

In all of the turmoil the family have felt since that fateful day they have been able to forgive those whose actions they believe took their daughter from them due to the faith they have in Jesus Christ.

Emily’s story has since become famous throughout China from media interest, social media, blogs and TV news stations covering the families strive for accountability. Patricia and George know that what happened to them is not a rare occurrence and are continually encouraged in their goal by hearing that others are also willing to speak up against the reckless practices of constructors, home builders, and decorators.

For more information on what Emily’s family are continuing to do please visit their blog (Chinese only) which attracts millions of views and comments from those all across the world.

http://hxztnjsmm.blog.sohu.com/
http://blog.sina.com.cn/hxtnzjsmm

小丁当（2003-2009）出生于香港，是一个爱笑的小女孩儿。2009年5月17日在北京纳帕溪谷家中，被突然坍塌的壁炉大理石砸中后脑，送医院不治身亡，年仅五岁半。

出事的壁炉重达200多斤，仅仅用胶水粘在石膏板上。事发后三个月，开发商坚持拒绝道歉、拒绝承担责任。为了得到公道，小丁当的父母进行了抗争并获得了广泛的同情和支持。最后，应着耶稣基督的爱，小丁当的家人公开原谅了事故中所有应负责任的人。

小丁当的故事通过互联网和电视，在中国被上亿的人们所知道，提醒了成千上万消费者、建筑商、装修商注意房屋和装修的质量，避免悲剧再次发生。

小丁当父母的博客有上百万的浏览和上万人留言。

http://hxztnjsmm.blog.sohu.com/

http://blog.sina.com.cn/hxtnzjsmm