My husband and I are both active with the Interreligious Group in Oyster Bay. I am the treasurer in charge of the Food Drive for almost 20 years and my husband is the treasurer in charge of the Toy Drive for about 15 years. We do not do the actual distribution but we work on the back scene making sure we have enough money to finance our charities and we send all the thank you letters to all the donors.
Yesterday, we received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's Social Worker with cash money in coins for $6.00 with the letter and I quote:
"I found this in my mailbox this morning. A little boy in grade 2 (whose birthday was today) brought in his own money to give to the toy drive."
In front of the envelope reads:
"Benjamin donated money from his wallet."
We were so touched by Benjamin's gesture. $6 might not be a lot of money for adults but for a grade 2 kid, that is a lot of money but he gave it away so some kid out there can have a toy for Christmas.
My husband called the Social Worker at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and asked where to send a special thank you to Benjamin for his wonderful gift. He also called the Toy Drive Coordinator and told her about it. We were all touched and inspired by this "big" gesture from the little boy. It reminds you of the Little Drummer Boy.
Copyright © 2010. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved. * THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS FOR A GRADE 2 KID*
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