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Children are not children anymore. Don’t get me wrong, but these Oreo-lovers belong to a different generation altogether! While there is a lot, which is too occupied with their latest iPhone and gadgets, there is also an overwhelming hoard of kids that are out there, changing the world.
Yes, kids! Too bright and kind for their age. And it is always an exhilarating feeling, knowing the country is in safe hands.
Although, my exhilaration knew no bounds when I stumbled across this brave man and his even braver initiative of helping the underprivileged children with ailments they can’t afford. In a post shared by Humans of Bombay, come meet the little philanthropist, we all can learn from. This will surely well and swell you up! Read the post here.
I began to regularly visit Dr Ernest Borges Memorial Home and a little boy named Aditya gave me a new life purpose. Aditya was the biggest cricket fan — My mother and I spoke to his mother and got to know more about the struggle of this boy who was my age but going through so much. After chemotherapy, when Aditya felt emotional and drained, cricket was the only thing that sparked some energy in him. No matter how tired he was, if there was a match going on he would run to town and stand outside a barber’s shop all day, watching the screen from outside. His only dream was to experience a cricket match live. This was around the same time The IPL was coming to an end, when we realised we could actually make Aditya’s dream come true. We arranged for 2 VIP tickets and surprised him on the day of the match — the thrill on his face is something I can never forget. He was on his feet throughout the match…clapping, cheering and going completely crazy. Not only was the match a memorable experience for him, but he said that he had never before seen or eaten that much food in his life and that statement was a real eye opener for me.
Since then, I’ve been committed to raising money for underprivileged children suffering from cancer through the Nargis Dutt foundation. In the past 3 and a half months, I have raised 7.8 Lac Rupees and this is just a drop in the ocean for the amount that’s actually needed to help these children.
My only message today would to be to children my age who are affording. We don’t blink an eyelid before buying 4 Play Station Games a month or buying expensive gadgets. I’m not saying that’s bad, but the next time maybe buy one game less and contribute that small amount to charity — it could literally save a life!
We’re lucky — we can go to school and take all the financials for granted, but what about these kids whose parents have no money because of expensive treatments? These kids have a right to go to school, learn, play and have a normal childhood…just like us. For a minute today, let’s think about them, donate and maybe this December we can all come together to be the Santa Clause in their lives?”
There is so much to learn from this kid, I’m overwhelmed. I have pledged too. Come Christmas, I’ll at least try to gift a smile. What about you?
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