Eleven-year-old Ruby has a unique hobby—making wishes come true for nursing home residents in Harrison, Arkansas. Inspired by her mother’s work as a nurse, Ruby accompanied her mother to the nursing homes during the summer and has developed a close bond with the elderly residents.
One day, Ruby noticed a resident named Pearl looking sad while staring out of a window. When she asked what was wrong, Pearl explained that she had seen her dog being taken away, and she didn’t know when she would see her beloved pet again. It broke Ruby’s heart, and she decided to take action. She began asking the residents what three things they wanted most in the world. To her surprise, their requests were simple—chocolate bars, McDonald’s fries, and pants that fit properly.
Ruby and her mother used their own money to achieve the wishes of around 100 residents within three months. Soon, they started receiving donations from the kind-hearted people of Harrison. Encouraged by the overwhelming response, they set up a GoFundMe page called “Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents” to collect $5,000. They reached their goal within a month.
When GoFundMe recognized Ruby as a Kid Hero and shared her story worldwide, donations poured in. In just 24 hours, they raised $20,000, and within five months, the total surpassed $250,000. With these funds, they were able to grant(准予)more creative wishes, such as creating a man cave for one resident with a Walkman and snacks, and providing financial assistance for another resident to attend an out-of-state wedding.
Motivated by their success, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents became a nonprofit organization and expanded nationwide. Their new goal is to set up a shared laptop in at least one nursing home in each state. Ruby’s passion for kindness drives her to continue her efforts, and her acts of kindness serve as a reminder that even small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s life.
24. What inspired Ruby to achieve nursing home residents’ wishes?
A.Her affection for dogs. | B.Her enthusiasm for fundraising. |
C.Pearl’s request for three wishes. | D.Pearl’s story about her pet dog. |
25. How did Ruby and her mother firstly get the money to satisfy the residents’ desires?
A.They got the fund. |
B.They sold their belongings. |
C.They used their personal money. |
D.They got donations from the nursing home. |
26. What was one of the creative wishes granted by the project?
A.Building a new nursing home. |
B.Providing financial assistance for weddings |
C.Setting up shared laptops in nursing homes across the country. |
D.Establishing a comfortable room for a resident with a music player and snacks. |
27. Which word can best describe Ruby’s behavior?
A.Creative. | B.Caring. | C.Confusing. | D.Courageous. |