Thanksgiving Day: A Bright Reflection of Respect and Gratitude to Our Elderly

Thanksgiving Day: A Bright Reflection of Respect and Gratitude to Our Elderly

Thanksgiving Day is a special occasion to sincerely express gratitude to our loved ones, the people around us, and every moment of life. For our society, this day represents not only joy and happy moments, but also a deep sense of responsibility to help and support others.

Purpose of the Charity Event

On this remarkable Thanksgiving Day, which coincided with the holy month of Ramadan, first-year doctoral students of the "Information Security Systems" program from the Faculty of Information Technologies, Department of Cybersecurity and Cryptology, together with active students, organized a charity event. They visited the “Karima” nursing home in the Karasay district to bring joy to the elderly.

• Location: “Karima” Nursing Home, Karasay District

• Participants:

  • First-year doctoral students of “Information Security Systems”

  • Active students

The Life Journey and Experience of Our Elders

The residents of the nursing home are admirable individuals who have gone through many hardships and made significant contributions to the development of our country. They are an important part of our society, and their life journey and experience are a valuable treasure for the younger generation.

Event Highlights

During the event organized in honor of Thanksgiving Day, the following activities were held:

• Mini-concert

  • Songs and poems were performed, and the elderly had the opportunity to sing along and enjoy the warm atmosphere.

• Gifts and Festive Table

  • Personalized gifts were given to each elderly person, and a festive meal was served.

• Warm Words and Attention

  • The event warmed their hearts and revived joyful memories.

  • The elderly shared their feelings of being needed and expressed their heartfelt gratitude.

Each person received individual attention, emphasizing the importance of respecting their life experience.

Importance and Impact

• Listening to their stories helped us understand the value of the past and the significance of the present.

• We learned to appreciate one another more and never forget the importance of every elder’s life.

• We once again realized how much care and attention from society means to them.

• Expressing our respect taught us to value life and every moment of it.

• The bright smiles and joyful looks on the elders’ faces became the greatest gift for us.

Such events are not only about expressing gratitude but also about gaining a deeper understanding of the lives of our elders and recognizing their true worth.

Thanksgiving Day gives all of us the opportunity to show appreciation, value those around us, and practice kindness. Respecting the elderly is a noble example of humanity.