A life turned by tragedy, lifted by willNguyen Ba Ky, born in 1990 in Vinh Loc ward, Nghe An, has a life story that many describe as a modern-day fairy tale. From devastating illness and near-total paralysis, he climbed back toward life, driven by love for his mother - and, eventually, by love itself. Ky was born into a poor family in the former Nghi Phong commune. Forced to drop out of school, Ky spent his days lying motionless on a small wheeled bed. Determined to not merely exist but truly live, Ky clung to a sliver of hope.

Source: VietNamNet News February 12, 2026 05:05 UTC