For the second year in a row, a 12-year-old boy has turned into secret Santa, buying Christmas presents for over a hundred children in foster(寄养)care who might not otherwise get to enjoy the holiday season.
Jonathan Warner said he was inspired to1his charity project after hearing about his father's own childhood2in foster care. "Based upon stories that I have from him, it didn't really sound like they had much of a Christmas," Jonathan said.
This year, 138 children will receive basic3and personal favourite items Jonathan4for them, He chose the items on multiple shopping trips based on5that local social workers shared with him to help guide the process.
Jonathan said he bought about 600 presents overall,6approximately $11,300. To7the gifts, he sold popcorn to local community members and this year, he made more than he was8. But throughout the journey, Jonathan said he's simply happy to9"I have definitely learned a lot throughout this10. I've learned money management, It also makes me really11to help those kids," Jonathan said.
His parents say they couldn't be more12. His father Steven Kolk said, "I'm proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can13with this project. ""What he did moved me14. He's really making a15to people," Serena Kolk added.
