China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, inspires online donations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:00 AM

China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, inspires online donations

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Seven-year-old San Mengru in northeastern China is gaining online attention for caring for her father, who is hospitalized with heart disease at Qiqihaer No 1 People’s Hospital in Heilongjiang province. After a video of San was posted online on January 18th by another patient's relative, her story resonated with millions. San's parents are divorced, her grandmother is elderly, and other relatives are migrant workers, leaving her as the primary caregiver for her father. Her dedication has inspired widespread sympathy and online donations.

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