Meet A Quan—a roadside cobbler from Guangdong Province whose unbreakable spirit took him from mending shoes to inspiring Harvard alumni. 🛠️✨
After losing both legs in a childhood accident, A Quan turned hardship into fuel. 📖 Helen Keller’s Three Days to See became his lifeline, teaching him to cherish every moment. 'Love for life keeps us moving,' he says in his viral vlogs, where he shares raw, uplifting snippets of his daily grind.
But 2025 brought a plot twist: When A Quan joked about speaking at Harvard, his followers made it REAL. 🚀 The video caught the attention of Xu Liang, president of Harvard’s Beijing alumni group, who invited him to address members. 💬 'It’s not about legs—it’s about heart,' he told the crowd, sparking a standing ovation.
From Guangdong’s streets to global stages, A Quan’s journey screams one truth: Resilience isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. 🌱💪
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A cobbler's journey: From street stall to Harvard alumni talk
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