Abraham Olagbegi, 13, learned last year that he was born with a rare blood
condition and required a bone marrow transplant. He received better news
about a year later: his transplant had been successful, and he was now
eligible for Make-A-Wish, an organization that grants wishes to kids with
life-threatening diseases.
Abraham had an idea that he shared with his mother and wanted to make a
wish that would stay forever. Abraham's mother, Miriam Olagbegi, recalled
that moment to CBS News: "I remember we were driving home from one of his
health appointments and he said, 'Mom, I thought about it and I really want
to feed the homeless.'" "Are you sure, Abraham? I questioned. You are
capable of so much. You're certain you don't want a PlayStation,
right?"
The PlayStation did not captivate Abraham like it did many other adolescent
lads. He was certain that he wanted to feed the hungry.
Miriam added that Abraham's father concurred that it was a great idea.
Because we always attempted to teach giving into our children, of course we
weren't going to miss a chance like that.
In September, Make-A-Wish worked with Abraham to plan a day of free food
distribution in Jackson, Mississippi, using donations of food and materials
from nearby companies. According to Abraham, they managed to feed roughly 80
individuals that day.
Some of the homeless persons would return after receiving the plate and
sing to us in gratitude, he claimed. "Additionally, it makes us feel
wonderful and warms our hearts. And my parents constantly stressed to us the
importance of being a gift to others."
Abraham's request has not yet been granted. For a year, Make-A-Wish will
assist Abraham in providing food for the homeless.
According to the foundation, on the third Saturday of the month, the
Mississippi branch will collaborate with Abraham to identify local donors
who can assist them get the food they require to serve up to 80 homeless
individuals. They said that a nearby church and company had previously
provided two meals.
Abraham intends to continue aiding the homeless once his wish expires in
August 2022. His goal is to establish a nonprofit organization, which he has
already given the name "Abraham's Table."
"Simply put, we're thrilled to be able to carry on with this project. It's
simply so fulfilling, "said his mother. "I would want someone to think of me
and do something special for me if I were homeless and living on the
streets. So, that's what I try to teach my children, and we simply try to
pay it forward by doing in the way that our parents taught us to."
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