Microsoft surprises a thoughtful 9-year-old who gave up his Xbox to help the homeless

In early December, 9-year-old Mikah Frye decided that instead of getting an Xbox One for Christmas, he’d rather use that $300 to donate blankets to the homeless.

Microsoft caught wind of Frye’s generosity, Fox 8 reported Saturday, and decided to set up a surprise for him: a limited edition Minecraft-themed Xbox One X from none other than Santa himself.

Frye first decided to give up his own present as a charitable gesture when he saw homeless people outside in the cold around Ashland County, Ohio, when he was with his grandma, Fox 8 reported on Dec. 6. Instead of spending $300 on a console, he could get 60 blankets and donate them to the Ashland Church Community Emergency Shelter Services (a.k.a. Access). Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Microsoft surprises a thoughtful 9-year-old who gave up his Xbox to help the homeless