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Feb 20, 2022 · 3,974 views

The "Gift Bag Kid" Gives Fun and Compassion to Kids Diagnosed with COVID-19

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Because his brother is immunocompromised, 6-year-old Elliot has been staying remote since the beginning of the pandemic. However, he still found a way to spread love during the pandemic: gift bags. Each containing his favorite book, a stuffed animal, and assorted trinkets, over 40 bags were made in January and dropped off at their pediatrician's office to give to kids who tested positive for Covid-19. "I want to be known as the Gift Bag Kid," Elliot tells his mom enthusiastically.

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