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Noah spends several hours each week helping others. At 7, his [
1](volunteer)journey began at a summer camp, where he helped with a soccer programme. Even then, he [
2](realize)he could make a difference to others. He said, “I thought I could help others, even as [
3] kid.”
As he grew [
4](old), Noah's kindness started to influence his friends, who often joined in his volunteer work. At another camp, he joined a group to beautify schools and parks [
5] painting—he did much of this alone before 14. Those he helped often gave smiles or hugs, which reminded him of the value of [
6](give). Later, he joined bigger projects. Learning some kids couldn't have weekend meals, he delivered hot suppers monthly, then weekly.
Noah also helped disabled people show their special [
7](ability)through art projects, joined an after-school reading programme and assisted the [
8](elder). “We deliver birthday cakes to those over 8
9 [9](cheer)them up,” he explained.
Now, Noah finds his efforts have helped others live happily [
10] h
opes more people can take part in these activities. As a famous man said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
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