Seven-year-old Yasmin Fosu, of Boca Raton, Florida had quite a benevolent birthday. As her birthday party rolled around she humbly asked her guests to use the money they would have spent on a gift as a donation to the Red Cross.
Thanks to Yasmin Fosu’s humble request and generous guests, she was able to donate $250 to the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area.
The money collected and donated was specifically used for the Measles Initiative and Malaria Prevention Program. We know that Measles and Malaria are rather large problems that can’t be solved by a $250 check, but because of Yasmin Fosu’s selfless act, an example can be set of giving unnecessary materials to those in need.
Thanks to Yasmin’s contribution, families can be better protected and informed about diseases they face. I also hope that she will be a light to everyone else-to prove that (in this case) receiving gifts on your birthday only provides instant gratification-but giving your efforts to those in need leaves you feeling accomplised.
Julie Gehron, Florida
