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The Smallest Donation Ever Made the Biggest Impact on Our Hearts. 

1/14/2016

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It was December 31, one of the busiest days for Goodwill as individuals bring their donations to secure their final tax deductions for the year.  It was a cold, yet clear, beautiful day in New Mexico and traffic to our Coors location was bustling, and getting busier as it came closer to closing time.  The community, as always had been generous in donating to support our mission, and we had some fairly large donations made during the day that is what I was expecting from the large SUV pulling up. Dad was driving, Mom riding shotgun and two young boys in car seats in the back seat.
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As they slowly pulled forward to make their donation, I approached the passenger door and greeted the mom, “Hello, thank you for stopping by Goodwill today, are you making a donation?”  She replied, “we donate all the time here, today my son wants to talk to you,” she then opened the back door and there standing up from his car seat, was a young man who appeared to be about four years old. He greeted me with an outstretched arm holding a 1 ½ high rubber dinosaur this by the tail between his thumb and index finger.  

I said, “That is very cool young man” and he said, “I want to donate it, so another little boy has something to play with, this is my favorite…”  As I looked at him in awe, with a quick glance over at his mom as well, I said “buddy, that is the number one best donation we have received all day, and I cannot thank you enough for caring about others as you do. And mom and dad, thank you both for not only driving him over here but for inspiring and encouraging him to share and care about others.”  They both said “you’re welcome,” got secured in their seats and we waved at each other as they drove away, knowing they would be returning.

I stepped back from the vehicle and told everyone what had just happened. This little dinosaur just spoke volumes, and everyone at Goodwill is grateful to this young man for his heartfelt donation. 

1 Comment
Patsy Chavez
1/23/2016 05:15:39 pm

What an awesome child. You have a special kid who obviously has great parents. This article brought me to tears. This world needs more caring and giving people like you

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