In a casual conversation, Quintos said that although she was not able to rebuild her sari-sari (variety) store where she gets additional income, she chose to volunteer for Tzu Chi’s work instead.
Sa isang panayam, sinabi ni Quintos na kahit hindi na niya muling naitayo ang kanyang sari-sari store kung saan siya kumukuha ng karagdagang kita, mas pinili niyang maging volunteer sa mga gawain ng Tzu Chi.