Yellow Day in TCSH: Paying Tribute to Seth Lane

Seth Lane is a very brave boy. It is something we can all agree on after listening to his extraordinary story.

Imagine having a sickness, where even the most harmless germs and bacteria would kill you, and you have to isolate yourself from the outside world in a sterile room to save yourself---- just like being trapped in a bubble: you can see everything going on outside, but you cannot be in it to feel it. Bubble boy, bubble girl.

Imagine how it is like for a 5 year old boy, where at this age, his curiosity is at its highest peak. He would want to play outside with his friends, run under the sun, catch the raindrops with his hands.

Sadly this does not solely exist in our imagination. It is real and happening to Seth.

When Seth’s parents started the “Wear Yellow for Seth” campaign, of course we find no reason to object (who would resist a little boy’s request to wear his favourite colour for him, sick or not sick). Posters are printed, distributed and pasted all around the college, and on the big day itself, the response was overwhelming.

Yellow, yellow, yellow everywhere. Forget grey, there were literally 50 Shades of Yellow in the college. It was like someone brought sunshine into the normally chilly college. Everyone was bussing and simply radiant in yellow shirts. It might be the side-effect of the “Thank God It’s Friday” mood, but most likely it was because of the realization that they were contributing for a good cause. It was definitely a great way to end a week.

When there was a dull in the hustle and bustle of the hangout area, I believe that everyone looked at their yellow shirts and thought of Seth, the little hero who has showed us courage, hope, and the glimmer of warmth in a world that is getting colder and colder.  

Written by Shin Ying,
Head of Writing Department,
TCSH Editorial Board