Homeless boy doing his homework by McDonald's light inspires thousands online

This photo of a young homeless boy doing
his homework using the light from a
McDonald's is inspiring people all over the
world.
Medical student, Joyce Torrefranca, took the
picture in the Philippine city of Cebu and posted it on Facebook saying: "I got inspired by a kid." It shows 9-year-old Daniel Cabrera kneeling on the pavement with the famous golden arches in the background.
He's using a makeshift wooden bench as he
writes in his workbook.
"For me as a student, it just hit me a lot, like big time," Joyce Torrefranca told the Philippine news network ABS-CBN.

"This kid, he doesn't have anything but he has
dedication to study."

Joyce said seeing Daniel struggling with his
homework inspired her to work harder.
The photo was quickly shared thousands of times with other people saying they'd been inspired by him too.

Daniel was tracked down by ABS-CBN News who discovered his dad had died when his home was destroyed in a fire. One of his siblings is sick and he now studies on the pavement outside McDonald's every night,
near another restaurant where his mum works.

Joyce believes Daniel's example can show us all that anything is possible through hard work. After the photos went viral, the local social welfare officer visited the Cabrera family to offer help.
The story of Joyce's photo also made it onto the local Philippine News, TV Patrol, with people congratulating her for highlighting Daniel's plight. Cols Salinas commented on her Facebook page:

"It touched the life of that kid and his family. It
inspired a lot of people. And touched everyone's hearts.
"Your (sic) such a good example of helping other people pursue their dreams. Job well done."

coughs.
..sips zobo..

wow.

Who's sponsoring his studies then? :-

mtscheeeeeeeew life has got many lessons to teach us. We myt have today and make a hell lot of noise not tinking or minding wether others have thiers... I am so touched by dis story and i dedicate it (FTC) again to all the ORPHANS,HOMELESS,HELPLESS,PHYSICALY CHALENGED.AND ABOVE ALL SICK PEOPLE . I love you all Alpha jerus.hurray!!!!! dont worry be HaPPY

Who's sponsoring his education?

That's a future great man right there!

Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his studies then? :-

Am in support of your question. the rate at which people bring up picture and add story to it is somehow.

dammywapes:
Am in support of your question. the rate at which people bring up picture and add story to it is somehow.

Aswear same question I wanna ask but then this also happen in Nigeria just that we use candle. God bless our hardwork.

Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his education?

The article or news or whatever only said homeless and not orphaned. His mother works close to McDonald.

Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his education?

try and read to the end articles of this importance (more so it is short) before you comment so as not to create an odd impression about yourself.

Inspiring.

AirstarKane:



Aswear same question I wanna ask but then this also happen in Nigeria just that we use candle. God bless our hardwork.

amen

i feel for the little boy awwww yet
i used kerosine lantern throughout my boarding
schools and university.these white men will come to naija to seek inspirations too where students make their beds in classrooms and even school pupil attend lectures under the trees

Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his education?

You sound dumb , did You even read the article at all ? His mom works in a restaurant near the said McDonald's . He is homeless doesn't mean he is an orphan . ( the "homeless" there doesn't even mean that he sleeps on te street . Mshew

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Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his education?

Daniel was tracked down by ABS-CBN News who discovered his dad had died when his home was destroyed in a fire. One of his siblings is sick and he now studies on the pavement outside McDonald's every night,
near another restaurant where his mum works.

Homeless and not an orphan. So the mum sponsors but homeless

d boy might be drawing Lil wayne or might even be writing rubbish

Oh No


why do I feel tears coming to my eyes .



**runs out of thread to find handkerchief**

talk of d lad that knw where he is going that is him up there. make i download d pictures jawe,so dat anytime i want to get lazy with books ah go jst av a look at it.

This picture brought tears to my eyes. I don't know why....

Beautiful!!!
Some people have this opportunity and are misusing it!! I hope someone comes to his aid!

*tears tissue paper*

This calls for sober reflection for all those who feel they are entitled to everything and as such sit on their asses all day long blaming the govt and society but themselves. I've been inspired by this simple act. Where there is a will, there is a way...

Artistree:
Who's sponsoring his studies then? :-

are you really this dumb ? or just pretending to be silly

WHY IS THIS NOT ON FRONTPAGE.......... ishilove

Legaycey:
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Daniel was tracked down by ABS-CBN News who discovered his dad had died when his home was destroyed in a fire. One of his siblings is sick and he now studies on the pavement outside McDonald's every night,
near another restaurant where his mum works.

Homeless and not an orphan. So the mum sponsors but homeless

Thank you very much, and to all d disrespectful shilren dat have thrown moral decadence to the wind, may ur days be long..

IamPatriotic:


try and read to the end articles of this importance (more so it is short) before you comment so as not to create an odd impression about yourself.

Worefa

Hmm, if you see this one nko:




Most african kids have never even seen a macdonalds.

Lord have mercy, hope the kid in the op gets the assistance he needs for housing, etc.

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There aRe no excuses for failure

echo2:
There aRe no excuses for failure

What about not being able to afford textbooks.

at least there's a mc donalds light available for free. . . let him come to naija.... good boy though, it must mean a lot in america.