年初，我們以「Kids for Kids 孩子們手牽手」揭開序幕，而這次活動再適合不過的人選，就是來自台灣的年輕專業花式滑冰選手——Samantha Lin（Sasa Sparkle）。我們非常幸運能邀請到她，也十分感謝她願意慷慨地分享自己的專業與時間，陪伴孩子們一起學習與體驗！
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當大家陸續走進溜冰場時，孩子們耐心地試穿冰鞋，彼此幫忙穿戴護膝與各種安全裝備，確保每個人都準備好再上場。Sasa 一直在旁協助，不時幫忙綁緊鬆掉的鞋帶，確保每一雙冰鞋都穩固合腳。等一切準備就緒，我們終於踏上冰面。多數人一開始都有些猶豫——當然，大人也不例外。不過，也有幾位從未滑過冰的孩子，卻彷彿天生就屬於冰面一般，自在地滑行，輕鬆得像魚在水中游動。
孩子們發現自己竟然能夠掌握這項新運動時，臉上綻放的笑容格外動人。那份喜悅與自信彷彿會傳染一般，讓整個場地都充滿活力。他們不只學會滑冰，還很快成為「小老師」，開始教導和鼓勵其他人。孩子們成了 Sasa 老師最棒的小助手，也成為大家的專屬啦啦隊，帶著我們一起慢慢在冰面上前進。Sasa 不僅教大家基礎技巧，也為幾位特別有天分的孩子示範了更進階的動作。
最令人感動的畫面，是她牽著幾位孩子，沿著整個冰場邊緣滑行一圈。完成一對一的指導後，孩子們也鼓起勇氣開始自己的探索之旅。有些還不太穩定、仍在練習站立與移動的孩子，在朋友的幫助與冰場輔助器材的陪伴下，也慢慢進步。到了活動尾聲，可以清楚看到他們站得更挺直了，也更有勇氣往冰場中央滑去，不再那麼依賴他人的引導。
這次活動充滿了笑聲與擁抱。孩子們不斷向 Sasa 老師以及一直陪伴在旁的 Cindy 媽媽表達感謝。兩個小時的活動結束時，大家甚至還捨不得離開冰場！
這次報名的孩子人數比預期稍微少一些，但對於像滑冰這樣的新體驗來說，其實很正常。新的活動往往需要一點時間讓孩子們建立信心，也難免會有些緊張與不確定。不過我們相信，只要持續提供這樣的機會，就能慢慢培養孩子們的熱情與探索新事物的好奇心。我們也為這些勇於嘗試、充滿活力的孩子感到驕傲！
2026 年同時也是「Kids for Kids 孩子們手牽手」計畫的第十年。這項計畫由嚮光於 2016 年發起，核心理念是「孩子支持孩子」。透過愛與關懷，鼓勵孩子們以募款及各種支持方式幫助其他孩子，讓孩子有能力為其他孩子帶來改變。嚮光也持續創造更多機會，讓不同年齡的人都能用自己的方式表達關懷，並回饋社群。
Sasa ：「透過我在 SasaSparkles 的收益，我得以贊助這次體驗，並首次以「教練」的角色站上冰場！我希望為這些孩子搭起一座橋樑，因為他們往往沒有足夠的資源或機會去探索新的興趣；對他們而言，冰場是一個全然嶄新的世界。這次經驗也讓我深刻體會到，只要多一點支持，每個人都有機會在冰上自在滑行！」
The new year started with Kids for Kids Initiative and there could have been no one more suitable for this than Samantha Lin (Sasa Sparkle), a professional young ice skater based in Taiwan – one we are so fortunate to have that also generously wanted to share her skills and time with our kids!
As we filed into the ice skate arena, kids were patient with trying on their shoes and helping each other with knee pads and the full gear that ensured safety. Sasa was always around to give a helping hand and assist in tying any loose ice skate shoe strings before we finally took ourselves onto the ice. The majority of us had huge hesitancies – definitely adults included – while a few of the the children who had never skated before took to it like fish in water and effortlessly glided.
The smiles on their face was infectious as you could see it light up as they realized this new sport was something that they could do – not only do but also be the pros and teachers for the rest of us. They were excellent little helpers for teacher Sasa and became our personal cheerleaders as they guided us around. Sasa provided some fundamental skills and also higher level skills to some of those who had a natural knack for the ice.
Seeing her take some of the kids on a full circle skate around the entire parameter of the rink was heartwarming. After they had their one on one lessons, they courageously went on their solo exploration. Those that still had some barriers in standing and moving around had assistance of friends and fun equipment on the rink and we say that they definitely improved by the end and you could see the confidence in their more upright posture and their willingness to go further out into the rink with less guidance from others.
Overall it was a huge success with lot of smile and hugs for both Teacher Sasa and her wonderful mommy Cindy! The kids did not want to leave the ice after our two hours was up!
The sign up for the kids this time were a handful less than we anticipated but that is always to be expected. With something new like this always takes a little while for the kids to understand and there’s always some apprehension. We know that continuing this route in feeds into kids passion and their hunger to try and learn new things. We applaud these kids who are always so high spirited and willing to try new things!
This year 2026 celebrates our 10th year of the Kids for Kids, an initiative we kickstarted in 2016. Kids for Kids is where in an act of love, kids empower other kids through fundraising and other forms of support. Bright Side Projects offers so many more opportunities and ways for any of any age to express love and wanting to give back to their communities!
老師 Teacher：林熙芸 Samantha Lin
大朋友 Big Friends：Daisy Lin｜Gin Wang
攝影師 Photographer：Daisy Lin
特別感謝： 台灣社區實踐協會 ｜Cindy Lin
