What a mensch!

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A 13-year-old boy had a successful bone marrow transplant and used his Make-A-Wish to start a mission to feed the homeless in his community.

Last year, Abraham Olagbegi got the news that he was born with a rare blood disorder and would need a bone marrow transplant. About a year later, the 13-year-old got much better news: his transplant was successful, and he qualified for Make-A-Wish, a nonprofit that helps fulfill wishes for children with critical illnesses.

That is when Abraham shared an idea with his mother. “I remember we were coming home from one of his doctor appointments and he said, ‘Mom, I thought about it, and I really want to feed the homeless,'” Abraham’s mom, Miriam Olagbegi, told CBS News. “I said, ‘Are you sure Abraham? You could do a lot … You sure you don’t want a PlayStation?'”

However, Abraham was uninterested in the PlayStation. Instead, in September, Make-A-Wish helped Abraham organize a day to hand out free food in Jackson, Mississippi — the food and supplies were donated from local businesses. They were able to feed around 80 people that day.

“When the homeless people get the plate, some of them would come back and sing to us and thank us,” he said. “And it just really feels good, it warms our hearts. And my parents always taught us that it’s a blessing to be a blessing.”

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https://tanksgoodnews.com/13-year-old-boy-from-mississippi-uses-make-a-wish-to-feed-homeless-for-a-year/

[Ziggysmom]

1. "It's a blessing to be a blessing." What a great expression to follow. A great, generous kid.

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2. I believe that kid will go on

to do great things in life.

A mensch, indeed!