When he was 7,he was confused about why there were homeless people sleeping on the streets.He asked his mother why.
“They need our help,” said Betsy deVries-Gohde,doing her best to explain their situation to her son.
After that,Michael saved enough money to buy bottled water and sandwiches to distribute to the needy.
When a family friend was diagnosed with cancer last summer,Michael and his parents purchased a pre-made care package—a collection of products and comfort items especially tailored for patients going through cancer treatment.
After his grandmother went through chemotherapy(化疗)for lymphoma(淋巴瘤),Michael asked his mom what things would make his grandma feel better.She suggested a soft,warm blanket and socks;sugar-free gum;lip balm(香脂);hand sanitizer(消毒剂)and a soft toothbrush.
On Dec.18,after Michael finished his last exam,he headed home to finish packing about 30 gift bags.The next day,he and his mom visited a nearby cancer center to hand out the care packages.
“I had a job and extra money,so I figured,let’s do this,” Michael said.
The teenager has a part-time job working 20 hours a week,helping to write Android mobile applications.
At Rocky Mountain Cancer Center,Mary Matykiewicz held her new socks and thanked “the very nice young man” who’d given them to her.
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