Most 8-year-olds ask for toys or games for their birthday presents. Adam Jay Perkins II of Brazil, Indiana, decided to ask for something different for his birthday. Perkins wanted to give back to the people who serve the country. According to local media affiliate FOX59, the second grader asked family and friends to donate to the Disabled American Veterans organization in place of buying him gifts.
Perkins' father is a veteran, so the boy knew right away he wanted to do something to help former servicemembers like his dad.
"My mom asked me if I wanted to do a charity and I said, 'Yes,'" Perkins told FOX59. "She said, 'Do you want to do Disabled American Veterans?' I said, 'Yes, my dad's a veteran.'"
Adam Jay Perkins, Sr., served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and is now a disabled veterans who utilizes the services of the local DAV. Perkins is hoping that more than his loved ones will donate to the organization dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for disabled veterans. He has asked that anyone who is able send a donation to the Indianapolis DAV with his name in the memo line.