(Minghui.org) As World Falun Dafa Day drew near, many newcomers to Falun Dafa sent their greetings to wish revered Master Li a Happy Birthday and to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction.

These well-wishers didn't start practicing Falun Dafa until recent years. They range from millennials to elders in their 70s. Some of them are at the peak of their careers, while others are enjoying their retirement life. Regardless, they share one thing in common – they are all immensely grateful to have become Falun Dafa practitioners amidst the persecution of the practice.

Many of them have become illness-free or seen dangers averted. Having benefited so much from the practice, they felt compelled to share their stories with people and raise awareness about the persecution.

These new practitioners hail from the following places:

Shijingshan District, BeijingTianjinNanchuan District of ChongqingLaiyang City, Zibo City, Zhaoyuan City, Qingdao City, Weifang City of Shandong ProvinceLangfang City, Shijiazhuang City of Hebei ProvinceMeihekou City, Songyuan City and Jilin City of Jilin ProvinceShenyang City of Liaoning ProvinceChengdu City and Kaijiang County of Sichuan ProvinceZhenjiang city of Jiangsu Province