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"The May 12th earthquake hurt our people, but many uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters are helping us. Our new school has already been built; we have received donations and supplies from all over the world. I plan to study hard and invent a machine to control earthquakes, so that no more people will have to suffer as a result of earthquakes," a girl from quake-hit Sichuan Province told guests at the reception. [Zhang Yunxing/China.org.cn]
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Kungfu superstar Jackie Chan and world famous pianist Lang Lang, who were appointed goodwill ambassadors for UNICEF in 2004, came to the reception to talk to the children. They were both presented with UNICEF awards in recognition of their efforts in helping children.
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Jackie Chan signs his name on UNICEF bags presented to children from quake-hit Sichuan. [Zhang Yunxing/China.org.cn]
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Jackie Chan said he was glad to have the opportunity to help and added that he is eager to help children not only in China but all over the world. "Call me anytime, I will be there," he said.
