Blind boy sees need to help others - this is one I hope gets some kicks/r's

[The Straight Story]

Boy sees need to help others
9-year-old asks for food for needy rather than birthday gifts for himself

By Brian J. Evans
Bellefontaine Examiner Staff Writer
03/26/07

Christian Cooper does something unique each year for his birthday celebration, and this year was no different.

The second-grade Benjamin Logan Elementary School student asked all his friends and family members to give him food items for a local charity for the needy instead of gifts for his ninth birthday, which is Tuesday.

“We didn’t know which food pantry to go to,” said his mother, Deb Cooper. “His teacher (Tammy Blake) at school suggested God’s Lifeline Thrift Shop and Food Pantry in Mt. Victory.” Mrs. Blake, who was among those who attended a party Saturday afternoon at Christian’s rural Rushsylvania home, teaches Braille to Christian, who is blind. The system of dots is used by the blind to read and write.

More than a dozen boxes of food worth about $200 were collected at the gathering.

Christian’s parents were surprised by their son’s request this year, however, they said he does something unique each year for his birthday, including a variety of activities.

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“He never asked for anything for his birthday,” said his father, Bill Cooper. “He said ‘I want food for the homeless. I have too much.’



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I don't usually care much if threads I post get kicks/recommends - but this one...well, this kid encapsulates the good things in the world. He deserves a little recognition.

[loudsue]

1. This is one of the SPECIAL new generation of kids that are being born on this planet

There seems to be a whole crop of kids like Christian, who seem to have been born with a "sixth sense" that it's time to be part of the whole world, and it starts with each person.

What a remarkable kid!! Big kick & recommend for this one! Thanks for sharing this story!

:kick::kick::kick:

[spoony]

2. Just when you think the future is doomed

You find a sparkling gem like this child.

Made my night seeing this :)

[The Straight Story]

6. Mine to, maybe there is some hope afterall :) (nt)

[Erika]

3. He certainly isn't the Bush twins or Paris Hilton

Just think, a generation who cared about the needy. Great post.

[NMMNG]

4. What a wonderful story

That child has a generous heart. I e-mailed the writer to see if I could send a check to the family so Christian could donate more food to his worthy cause.

[hlthe2b]

5. Very special kid... very special parents... K&R