Taylor Graham & Phoebe - Little Food Bearing Angels

“My goal is really BIG” – Phoebe

Phoebe started her charitable endeavour at the age of five while still in pre-school. Upon seeing a person on the street with a sign asking for food, her gentle heart was touched deeply when her mother told her that not all are blessed with having enough food to eat. Determined to help, together with her teacher Ms. Albert, Phoebe embarked on an ambitious letter writing campaign to raise $1,000 for the San Francisco Food Bank as her community service project. Her innocent, touching letters moved many to chip in. Her “really big” goal was not only reached but exceeded by nearly three times. With tears of joy and overflowing happiness, she handed $3,736.30 to the Food Bank in July 2010. This money was converted into $33,626.70 worth of groceries after applying the Food Bank’s 9:1 mechanism supported by its impressive network of growers, packers, manufacturers, grocers and the USDA who all contributed generously. That’s enough for more than 17,000 meals!

Thank you letter from San Francisco Food Bank for Master’s US$4,000 contribution in honor of Phoebe’s fundraising project.

In recognition of these two youngsters’ altruistic spirit, as well as their inspirational, noble and creative endeavours which have generated a snowball effect of generosity in their community and beyond, Master conferred on each of them the Shining World Compassion Award. The Award was presented to Phoebe with an additional financial contribution of US$4,000 for her fundraising project on October 17, Golden Year 6 (2009), and to Taylor with a contribution of US$4,200 on October 18.

In response to Master’s gift, Taylor said, “Thank you so much for all that you have given me. Most people don’t go out of their way to give someone $4,200. I’m sure we will be able to buy food for a lot of people.”

We sincerely thank you Taylor and Phoebe, for your inborn purity and goodness which shine through your selfless service to those in need; for uplifting our world with your remarkable example of compassion and love in action. May the Heavens sing in praise of your graciousness, our little angels!