Tuesday, December 19, 2006

A Great Kid

My faith in the human species just went up a few notches. Nathan Burditt, and some other thoughtful people in Manchester, New Hampshire is the reason.

A New Hampshire boy won the PlayStation 3 he donated to a school raffle. But Nathan Burditt won't be playing with this game. He plans to put it on eBay to raise even more money for two classmates who are battling cancer.

The raffle was held Monday and Burditt won the PlayStation 3. It came as a big surprise because Burditt never bought any tickets. Many people who were impressed with his generosity bought raffle tickets in his name.(emphasis mine)

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UPDATE:
Another story of a young man, who's actions are commendable.

A woman who lost $24,000 in cash at a movie theater says she was stunned when the teenager who found the wad returned it.

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6 comments:

ABFreedom said...

That is quite a story. Those kids really got it together...

Tim said...

That they do. Obviously not drinking the "I'm" kool-aid. If I were someone in marketing at Sony I would be sending Nathan A PS3 with a few extra's. That is PR no money could buy, not to mention the kid deserves it.

Candace said...

What a couple of great kids! You're right, these stories DO restore faith in humanity (real humanity, not the "oh, the humanity" kind).

Tim said...

lmao Candace... graet way to put it actually.

DazzlinDino said...

OK that's cool, but can SOMEONE please tell me WHAT kinda person actually takes 24 large into a movie theater. Give the kid a medal and for the lady....."here's your sign....."

Tim said...

Dazz... a busy lady that put time with her 8 year old ahead of business..... shit happens......