Boy from struggling family never had a birthday party, so classmates gave him the surprise of a lifetime on 8th birthday
Countless underprivileged children have big dreams. But poverty becomes a hurdle for them at each step of their lives. Kids growing up with limited resources at home get deprived of the small joys of living. For 8-year-old Angel David from Colombia, celebrating his birthday was a luxury he or his family couldn't afford, per Storypick. However, on his 8th birthday, David had no idea his classmates were about to give him the surprise of a lifetime. A video was circulated on social media that captured the little boy entering his classroom and standing at the doorway, completely stunned by the surprise.
His friends rushed at him, singing Happy Birthday. The video was initially shared on the TikTok page of David's teacher Casas Ximeno (@casasximeno on TikTok) in 2023. Later on, it was reposted on Humankind's Facebook page, where it reached a wider audience. Little David fought back tears as he was embraced by his peers. According to the news outlet, David's family struggled financially. His mother was looking after four kids on a limited income. As a result, the boy never had the opportunity to celebrate his birthday as no one was there to throw a birthday bash for him. So, David's teacher joined hands with his classmates and organized a small birthday party for him in the classroom.
The idea to celebrate David's birthday was first proposed by two moms of David's classmates, per El Colombiano. “The boy once came up to us and told us that he dreamed of a birthday party. We know that his mother does not have enough resources to celebrate his birthday. That’s how we decided to join forces to celebrate his birthday," one of the mothers told the Spanish news outlet. As David's teacher also became a part of the surprise plan, David finally received his first-ever birthday celebration. He was gifted a cake along with a soda drink that was enjoyed by his peers as well.
His classmates sang for David in Spanish while circling him in the classroom decorated with balloons, colorful tablecloths and chocolates. The birthday cake was themed after "Paw Patrol," David's favorite show. “I was very happy. I had never had a birthday like that before. I was so happy that I even started crying with happiness. My classmates hugged me and told me to live until I was three thousand years old. And I want to celebrate other birthdays with my family and friends,” David told the outlet. On Facebook, the comments section was also filled with warm wishes for the boy.
@casasximeno Hay algo mágico con los niños,sus corazones, sus miradas,sus almas... parece desproporcionado a este mundo hostil,pero es justo eso lo que mantiene en pie su pequeño mundo. Solo he conocido una pequeña parte de la historia de Ángel y es suficiente para afirmar que le hace honor a su nombre. Escuché sobre su maestra,vieron esos niños? Esa mujer no merece si no flores y amor! Su trabajo es digno del cielo💞💞 #parati #angel #cumpleañosfeliz #escuela #niñosdetiktok #fyp #medellincolombia #viral #sorpresa ♬ Make You Mine - PUBLIC
Jamie Falcone wrote, "You can tell how much that meant to him, it's just very sad he never experienced that before. No matter how little money we had we always make sure to make my son feel special, especially on his birthday. I'm happy this little boy got to feel some love." Brenda Wareheim commented, "Happy Birthday Angel! The teachers and kids are amazing. He will always remember his 8th birthday because of his teacher and classmates. Carol Walden added, "A little love goes a long, long way. Look at his face. He will remember this for the rest of his life."