If you thought Caleb Laieski, the 15-year-old who's standing up to Arizona schools, was awesome, check this kid out.
His name's Malcolm, and he's 7.
The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center recently received a check for $70, and a handwritten note from Malcolm that said, “My name is Malcolm. I'm 7 years old. I am sending you this money because I don't think it's fair that gay people are not treated equally.”
Malcolm's mom sent in a letter, too. In it, she told the center that Malcolm was given $140 to give to his favorite charity. When he heard a story on the radio about the mistreatment of gay people, the little guy decided to send half his money to the center and the other half to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
“Malcolm’s gift gave me so much hope for our future,” said Lorrie L. Jean, CEO of the center. “A hope that when his generation reaches adulthood, all of the homophobia, discrimination, and abuse we in the LGBT community face today will no longer exist.”
Lorrie, you took the words right out of our mouths.
Malcolm's letter.
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His name's Malcolm, and he's 7.
The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center recently received a check for $70, and a handwritten note from Malcolm that said, “My name is Malcolm. I'm 7 years old. I am sending you this money because I don't think it's fair that gay people are not treated equally.”
Malcolm's mom sent in a letter, too. In it, she told the center that Malcolm was given $140 to give to his favorite charity. When he heard a story on the radio about the mistreatment of gay people, the little guy decided to send half his money to the center and the other half to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
“Malcolm’s gift gave me so much hope for our future,” said Lorrie L. Jean, CEO of the center. “A hope that when his generation reaches adulthood, all of the homophobia, discrimination, and abuse we in the LGBT community face today will no longer exist.”
Lorrie, you took the words right out of our mouths.
Malcolm's letter.
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This is so wonderful
What an awesome kid
How precious! Such a awesome kid!
This story brought me to tears. Having grown up in the buckle of the bible belt....this gives me so much hope, I can not even begin to describe it.
How many 7 year olds would donate to a cause like this? Most would go for homeless shelters, cancer funds, AIDS foundations, etc. Don't get me wrong, those causes deserve the money just as much, but most people tend to put priority on those causes, and not give much thought to those groups that work on preserving our rights. People forget that for many, our God-given rights aren't given, they're fought for.
The fact that this little boy thinks outside of the box, and gave to these particular charities is just....beyond touching. Maybe, by the time I have grandchildren, they won't have to grow up in a world where boys get stabbed for wearing makeup and love is just love.