10-year-old gives up birthday gifts for sponsorship
December 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) 2 comments
For his 10th birthday on Nov. 28, Matthew Garr of Shawnee, Kan., asked his friends to bring unusual presents to his birthday party: money for a 10-year-old girl his family sponsors in Guatemala.
Matthew delivered the money he raised—$500 in cash—in person to Paco Wertin, CEO of CFCA. Matthew was accompanied by his mother, Debbie, and younger sister, Erin.
The Garr family has sponsored Magdalena for about four years. This is the second year Matthew has raised money for her at his birthday party. Last year he collected $303 and Magdalena’s family used the money to purchase a bed, a kitchen countertop and sink, and household supplies such as soap.
Matthew said helping Magdalena made him feel “great and awesome.”
Watch last year’s video of Matthew’s birthday gift.
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1. Dr. John and Jean Metzger | January 2, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Dear Matthew—we hope you had a great 10th birthday. We are very proud to know you and your family.! This is such a wonderful thing you are doing!
Blessings,
Dr. John and Jean
2. Father Henry | January 14, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Blessings on you Matthew; you begin life well.