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Update on Homeless Kid Trying to Read and Study

Trending & Features January 21, 2014

Update on Homeless Kid Trying to Read and Study

 

If you haven’t heard, there was this story that went viral about this homeless kid who would rummage through old books just so he could try to study. It’s a really heartwarming story about someone who desperately deserved and needed some help. 

Here’s that homeless kid’s full story – “Homeless Kid CAUGHT… Trying to Study”

 

A week or so has passed since we posted that story, and here’s an update on the homeless kid, Jayvee, and the cool burger guy Jairus David. #faithinhumanityrestored

Story and photos below by Otek Durante: 

Took Jayvee for lunch and eye check up today. Big thanks to Eric Diao for the groceries and lunch. To TV5 – Bogs, Arvi and Cheska Calayag for the food, ride and kindest words. Big thanks too – The Medical City and to Drs. Bryan Atienza and Pauline Santiago. Dr. Atienza is the one who reached out to me here on FB through Wheninmanila.com (by Vince Golangco). Dr. Atienza is an MD with a huge heart for people like Jayvee. Dr. Pauline Santiago on the other hand, is an excellent UP-PGH/US-trained pediatric ophthalmologist. A renowned ophthalmologist. Thank you very much!!!  

As per the docs’ advice, Jayvee will be needing glasses asap. So we’re now looking for sponsors.  

Meldy Fider – Big thanks to your gifts.

Et-et Sorino-Alfafara – thank you so much for your gesture.  

And to all those who reached out, about to reach out, thank you all so much. But it doesn’t stop here. Keep on keeping on.  

Taking streetkids off the streets…one at a time.

 

Update on Homeless Street Kid Jayvee Trying to Read and Study (1)

 Jayvee says it his 2nd time to eat at Jollibee. Last time is when he was six.

 

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Jayvee with a new pair of shorts

 

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 Showing off his new shirt with a smile.

 

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The ‘Burger Guy’ Jairus David and Jayvee.

  

Update on Homeless Street Kid Jayvee Trying to Read and Study (4)

Jayvee with Dr. Bryan atienza

  

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 The best eye Doctors in the business. 

 

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 Dr. Pauline Santiago at work.

  

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Jayvee with Dr. Bryan atienza and Dr. Pauline Santiago. thank you so much!!!

 
 
Story and photos above by Otek Durante.
 
We need sponsors to get glasses for Jayvee. If you can, please leave a comment below.  
 
Thank you internet for restoring our faith in humanity! =) 
 
 

UPDATE!!!! 

 

Within like 5 mins of posting this, we got multiple offers to sponsor Jayvee’s eye glasses! I feel like crying right now! Thanks all. We are in touch with Four Eyes Eye-wear now. Will post updates again as they come. THANK YOU! 
 
 
 

 Update on Homeless Kid Trying to Read and Study

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Vince Golangco

Vince Golangco is the Founder & CEO of WhenInManila.com, where he manages writers, photographers, videographers and story tellers. Vince graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Before starting WhenInManila.com, he already had over 10 years of international experience in marketing, advertising, and creative writing. He served as an Information Systems Technician in the United States Navy, was a Marketing & Development Coordinator at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Senior Media Planner for Bright Box Media, was a radio DJ and TV show host in Manila. Vince is an entrepreneur, restauranteur, surfer, gamer, geek, writer, a US Military Veteran, an AKPsi brother, an adventure seeker and an avid storyteller. Connect with Vince on Twitter/Instagram - @VinceGolangco.