Acousia Philip, celebrated her 11th birthday this month and appeared to have been motivated by the spirit of kindness because of what she did next; rather than accepting gifts or presents for herself, she asked family and friends to donate food items so that she in term could make a donation to the needy among us.
“When most kids are busy making birthday wish lists, Acousia Philip did something extraordinary for her 11th birthday; she asked her friends to bring canned goods and food donations instead of gifts—all to give back to those in need,” explained an equally moved Inspector Veldon Raggette, who heads a committee that operates the Soup Kitchen on Lower All Saints Road. The facility provides free, hot meals daily to those in need.
“In a world that often tells us to want more, Acousia chose to give more. Her selfless act didn’t just fill pantry shelves – it filled hearts with hope. At an age when many are learning about kindness, Acousia is teaching us all a lesson; generosity has no age limit, and even the smallest hands can lift up a community,” he added.
Inspector Raggette is calling on the nation to celebrate this young philanthropist and take a page from her book! “Whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply choosing kindness, we can all follow Acousia’s lead. If an 11-year-old can reshape what it means to give, imagine what we can do together,” he remarked.
“No one has ever become poor by giving,” he added quoting the WW11 heroine, Anne Frank.
Acousia’s parents are Alana Blair and Prince Philip of Mount Pleasant.
