Although I appreciate the many gifts and wonderful gestures I receive every year for my birthday, I realized that I was the only one enjoying them. So, instead of adding perfume or handbags on my wish list, I asked for money. I wanted to raise enough funds to donate a playground to Sow a Seed for one of their assisted orphanages. I wanted to give the gift of endless smiles.

After blowing out my birthday candles on August 16, 2011, I was happy to hand over the check to Sow a Seed. I was elated to be the one giving a gift on my birthday and celebrating my special day with the many children who never got to celebrate one.  It brings me so much happiness knowing that these children will now be able to share their smiles with friends every day at this park. That is the best gift I ever received.

I was born to make a difference.

By Daphnee Gonzales

SAS- Board of Directors