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To make sure that the boy gets a normal education, the couple has established a dedicated “classroom” at a nursing facility in Sihai Community, Zhaoshang Subdistrict, where the boy and his grandfather are currently living. According to Diaz, Kathy is using her talent in elementary education to teach the boy English and art. Additionally, tutors and teachers from Shenzhen University and local international schools have also become involved in supporting Liang’s education. They are even making efforts to get Liang ready to enroll in a local international academy.

The boy’s grandfather, Liang Xingfeng, told the Shenzhen Daily that he is very grateful for the Diazes and said that they have made a great impact on his grandson. “The couple has been taking Liang Jin outside to meet people and teaching him English and drawing. Now Liang Jin is able to run around and has opened himself up a lot.”

The grandfather does not take people’s selfless deeds for granted. He is giving back. He said that he often visits kids in hospitals with burns, sharing Liang Jin’s experiences with them to encourage them to face the future.

Daniel Pippin, an American who has been living in the Shekou area since 1995, also offered help to Liang. In the beginning, he arranged charity events through restaurants in Shekou and worked to involve more international donations.

The 72-year-old said he has been staying in the background since the Diazes were on board to help.

Pippin describes the Diazes as “angels that we were always hoping we would find.” He also appreciates the Shenzhen government for saving Liang’s life and getting him past the critical point. “The city had been paying the medical bills in the beginning, but since he got past the life-saving stage, it’s been up to the communities and individuals to help,” he said.

Bruno Schuyten from Belgium and his volunteer team “HOPE Project” are also ready to do their bit to help the little boy. On Sept. 7, the team organized a brewing culture exchange event as a way to raise funds for Liang.

According to Schuyten, they raised over 2,800 yuan and donated all the money to a charity event in the name of Yanshan Community and their team. “We are gonna help as much as we can to give the couple a break from all the stress without intruding on their system and help raise people’s awareness through our events,” he said.

Han Jingjing, a mother of two, said she was deeply touched by Liang’s story and the selfless deeds of the Diazes. “I was deeply touched by what the couple has been doing for the boy. It’s selfless love that knows no boundaries,” said Han, adding that she will bring her kids to visit Liang on weekends and let them make friends with Liang. “Liang seems to be just like other children who are naughty and like running around. I want to teach my children about being kind and compassionate towards disadvantaged groups. I think he can recover from the tragic accident only if he has more friends,” she said.