【读后续写】微技能——通过关键句解读前文内容

During my journey to fight cancer (癌症), my daughter Amanda was determined to help meget over my self-pity.

Years ago, after I was diagnosed (诊断) as having cancer, I tried to cut myself off from others. I did not want people to feel sorry for me. I turned off my phone and locked myself in my own room. Out of sight, and out of mind. But the more I tried to keep out of sight, the more Amanda was determined to find a way to keep me active.

“Mom, I have an idea,” Amanda said one day. “What if we organise a special event that will raise money to help women in our city?” At first, I had no interest. With Amanda’s continual encouragement, I finally agreed. 

Amanda named the event Zeal for Teal. The first Zeal for Teal event, which lasted one week, was a big success. Then we decided to hold the event once a year. The event got strong support from the public and we raised a lot of money. 

Part of the money was used to help women gain more knowledge about cancer. Some money was used to help some women pay their medical bills. And some money went to the education of the kids of some women who suffered from cancer.

The Zeal for Teal event not only helped others, but also helped me. The more I did for the event, the more I found myself thinking less about my disease and more about how I might be able to help others. Instead of being worried, I have become more active and confident. 

The Zeal for Teal event started by Amanda helped me see the good in the not so good and find hope in the hopeless. We have created some sweet juice from some very bitter lemons.