10-Year-Old Donates Graduation Gift Money

June 24, 2013

10-year-old Aaron Simmons recently graduated from West Pembroke Primary School, and donated the funds he received as graduation gifts to charity.

Aaron donated $100 to the ‘Neighbours Helping Neighbours’ Campaign to assist children in need through the Coalition for the Protection of Children.

Aaron giving his donation to to BELCO Customer Care Manager Donna Watson:

Aaron Simmons donating to BELCO Customer Care Manager, Donna Watson on behalf of Neighbours Helping Neighbours Campaign

Aaron was inspired to donate funds he received as graduation gifts from friends and family to the Coalition after viewing the organisation’s television programme about the increasing number of children in need in Bermuda.

The ‘Neighbours Helping Neighbours’ Campaign encourages donations to an emergency fund to help clients of Age Concern, Family Centre and the Coalition for the Protection of Children with electricity bills or other urgent requirements.

You can donate to ‘Neighbours Helping Neighbours’, by picking up an envelope at BELCO headquarters or online at the agencies’ respective websites: ageconcern.bm, tfc.bm, and coalition.bm.

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  1. Blesshim says:

    Well done young man. I am sure your parents and family are very proud of you. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.

    When you give you will get/receive back. It may take a while but it will come.

    Bermuda take a hint from this wonderful act of kindness.

  2. Kathy says:

    Beautiful gesture in this me me me society. Be proud of yourself! We are!

  3. Family Man says:

    Is this guy old enough to run for Parliament? He sure seems mature enough.

    Thank you Aaron. I wish there were more like you.

  4. Whistle Blower says:

    Very good young man I am so happy when I see young men walking the least desired road of compassion!! I wish you ALL the BEST for your future

  5. Errin Butterfield says:

    What a star you are young man, not only an inspiration but also a great example to others.

  6. Real Talk (original) says:

    Thank you, Aaron!

  7. Lets hope says:

    What a wonderful young man!

  8. d.o. says:

    a wonderful gesture by a very classy young man. you will go far with this character sir. well done

  9. A.B>C" says:

    may de good lord bless u young men

    big props good deeds goes a long = )

  10. citi zen says:

    I commend this young fella. I hope that when it is time for him to travel abroad to school someone will consider helping him financially. He deserves it. God Bless this young man. May he get everything he need to carry him through lfe.

  11. SoMuchMore says:

    Good deed and great job. Starting on the right path is a good thing. Thanks for posting bernews

  12. God Bless you Aaron.