At just 12 years old, Abraham and his family were faced with devastating news: his rare blood disorder would require a bone marrow transplant to save his life. After a year of grueling treatment, including a successful transplant and intensive chemotherapy, Abraham emerged from the ordeal with a promising prognosis—and an extraordinary plan.

During his treatment, Abraham learned he qualified for a wish through Make-A-Wish, the organization that turns dreams into reality for children with critical illnesses. But instead of wishing for something personal, Abraham made a selfless decision. On the drive home from a doctor’s appointment, he shared his wish with his mother, Miriam: he wanted to feed the homeless in his community, one day a month, for an entire year.

While Miriam couldn’t have been prouder, she gently asked if he might want something just for himself—like a PlayStation. But she wasn’t surprised by her son’s generosity. Before his diagnosis, Abraham and his family had frequently volunteered to serve meals to those in need.

“It was always something we did, and that’s what I grew up doing,” Abraham explained to WLBT-News 3. “So, I went back to my roots to do what I was taught.”

With the support of Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Abraham’s dream became a reality. On the third Thursday of each month, “Abraham’s Table” brings meals to up to 80 homeless individuals at Jackson’s Poindexter Park. Abraham, with the help of local organizations, businesses, and volunteers, has already hosted two successful events.

“When the homeless people get the plate, some of them come back to sing or thank us,” Abraham told CBS News. “It feels so good—it warms our hearts. My parents always taught us that it’s a blessing to be a blessing.”

Make-A-Wish Mississippi assistant Linda Sermons expressed admiration for Abraham’s selflessness. “When someone gives to others so freely at a time when they themselves need support, it speaks volumes. Abraham is a remarkable young man,” she said in an interview with WAPT-News 16.

Even after the year-long program concludes, Abraham and his family plan to continue the mission. “If I were out there on the streets, homeless, I would hope someone would think of me,” Miriam told CBS News. “That’s the compassion I’ve tried to instill in my kids.”