Lei Feng Day gives charity campaign boost

XI'AN - A charity campaign to offer care to the elderly in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, is attracting more participants with the approach of "Learn from Lei Feng Day" on March 5, a day set aside to honor the spirit of helping others.

More than 500 businesses decided by the end of February to join in charity work that was started to help the elderly but has now been extended to others.

Besides people older than 80, the poor children of migrant workers, the disabled and others in need of help are also among the intended beneficiaries of the work, according to a notice issued by Xi'an Spiritual Civilization Steering Committee on Wednesday.