Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Fraternity Teams Up to Make a Child's Christmas


--by katlampi, posted Dec 5, 2008
Occasionally, when I am bored, I like to poke around on Craigslist, which is an interactive site where people can post ads for just about anything – housing, jobs, dating, temporary work, etc.  I was paging through the site one day, and found an ad from a woman saying that she was on medical leave from work, had very little money, and would be unable to fund Christmas presents for her son. She felt awful about this, as her son was a good well-rounded kid, an honors student, and a boy who gave to others.

I decided I wanted to help her out and even though I didn’t know her it started to feel personal at this point.  I asked her what her son wanted for Christmas and she told me that he was interested in a Guitar Hero game. I was trying to order one online, but they came in many different combinations – some with one controller, others with two.  There were three different versions of the games accessories you could buy for the guitar, strategy guides, and extra add-ons. I wasn’t sure what was “standard” so I asked a few of my guy friends for help because I know very little about video games.

Not only did my friends help me find the proper game, but they wanted to donate too! They had duplicates of several PlayStation games, which they wanted to give to the kid.

By the time that things were ready to be mailed, it seemed the entire fraternity had donated! The best part was that they were genuinely excited about making this kids’ Christmas, since they knew how much joy they got from playing video games!

I am so proud to know that I have wonderful friends who care so much about others!
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Readers Comments

Doodelbuns wrote: Thank you form the bottom of heart for your generosity
You have put a smile on my face.
Rev. Irene Bell wrote: I pray that the whole take note of how important is to care about others, some more. The bible says love your neighbor like you love your self. How many times i feel bad because i can help when some one is homeless, i have open up my home to homeless people and i knew it wasn't going be enough room it didn't stop me. That was such a blessing for that young man. It took the stress and saddness,worring off his mother. I ask my heavenly father to bless the people who gives to strangers(unknown) people. I ask god to give back more than they can imagine. God bless you kat.
bubble7gum wrote: Its great that you know so many generous people!
hi everyone wrote: Wow that was really nice! I bet the kid must have been really happy!
sukiyaki wrote: Thank you for making a difference! I am sure the mom and son had a smile on their faces!
Michelle wrote: Kindness is so crucial! There is a great children’s book called other people’s shoes. It does a great job of teaching the value of kindness. You should check it out! Here’s a link:
Http://www. Eloquentbooks. Com/otherpeoplesshoes. Html
lmil1954 wrote: You DO have wonderful friends....birds of a feather flock together. God bless you this Christmas and always, friend! Linda
makesomeonesmile wrote: That is wonderful. Thanks for making a difference and understanding the true meaning of Christmas!
akbj wrote: This is a wonderful thing that you did. Real meaning of Christmas.
AURELIA wrote: Giving does feel good. Finding it in your heart to give to a complete stranger is wonderful! I bet you've made a new friend...thank you for being so kind and generous and also for inspiring others. Definitely the true meaning of Christmas. ~Aurelia

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