At just 12 years old, Abraham Olagbegi received life-changing news: his rare blood disorder required a bone marrow transplant to save his life. After enduring a year of intense treatments, including a successful transplant and chemotherapy, Abraham was finally on the road to recovery. But instead of focusing on his own journey, he had a plan to help others.

During his treatment, Abraham learned he qualified for a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants wishes to children with serious illnesses. While many might dream of a vacation or a new gaming console, Abraham’s thoughts were elsewhere. On the way home from a doctor’s appointment, he told his mother, Miriam, that he wanted to use his wish to help feed the homeless in his community for a year.

Miriam, deeply moved by her son’s generosity, asked if he was sure he didn’t want to choose something just for himself—perhaps a PlayStation or another treat. But knowing Abraham’s heart, she wasn’t surprised by his answer. Before his illness, the Olagbegi family often volunteered to serve meals to people in need, a tradition that had clearly left a mark on him.

“It’s what we’ve always done, and it’s what I’ve been taught,” Abraham shared with WLBT-News 3. “I just wanted to give back and help in the way I knew how.”

Thanks to the support of Make-A-Wish Mississippi, Abraham’s idea became a reality. His initiative, called “Abraham’s Table,” began serving meals to up to 80 homeless individuals on the third Thursday of each month at Poindexter Park in Jackson. Backed by local businesses, organizations, and volunteers, the project quickly gained momentum and brought hope to many.

“When the people receive their meals, some of them come back to say thank you or even sing for us,” Abraham told CBS News. “It makes us so happy—it’s a blessing to give to others.”

Linda Sermons, an assistant with Make-A-Wish Mississippi, praised Abraham for his remarkable kindness. “At a time when most people would focus on themselves, he chose to help others. That speaks volumes about his character,” she said in an interview with WAPT-News 16.

Although the year-long program will eventually end, Abraham and his family have no plans to stop. “If I were homeless, I’d want someone to think about me,” Miriam said to CBS News. “That’s the kind of compassion I’ve always tried to teach my kids.”

Abraham’s story is a testament to the power of kindness and the lasting impact of choosing to uplift others—even during life’s most difficult moments.