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8-year-old boy skips birthday presents to feed people experiencing homelessness

Guy-leroc Ossebi
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An 8-year-old boy chose to help people who are homeless on his birthday. He decided not to receive birthday gifts. Instead, he wanted to provide food to those in need.

What we know

  • Kentintton McNeil spent his birthday handing out meals and water to people in downtown Memphis.
  • This is the second year Kentintton has given out meals on his birthday to those in need.
  • Family and friends helped Kentintton with the event, including his mother, aunt, cousin, and principal.
  • The number of people helped this year was higher than the previous year, when only seven people showed up.
  • Kentintton's mother was very proud of her son's decision to continue helping others on his birthday.

Read the full story from Local 12.