Thoughtful gift: NGO children surprised me on my birthday

We asked you, dear readers to tell us about the most thoughtful gift you ever received. 

Here, Basavaraj shares details of his most memorable gift, a shirt, which the children from his NGO gifted him. You can share yours too!

I was working with an NGO (orphanage) as a social worker. We had 44 children and I was responsible for the arrangements of their birthday celebrations.

After eight years I left the NGO, but I kept visiting the children once in two months.

To my surprise, on one of my birthdays, the children bought a huge cake, cold drinks, and gifted me a beautiful shirt.

All expenses were covered by them; they'd saved it from their pocket money.

I didn't have any words to describe my feelings; it was very sweet of them. 

Whenever I step out for some important work, I wear that shirt. 

We ask you, dear readers, to tell us about a thoughtful gift you received. It doesn't need to be expensive, big and elaborate. It can just be a simple yet thoughtful gift.

Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: Most Thoughtful Gift) along with your NAME, AGE and the place where you LIVE. Don't forget to include a photograph of the gift if possible.

We will publish the best entries on Rediff.com and India Abroad. 

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