Zohaib Helps Us
sprinkling kindness in the community
chief kindness officer
One thing I love is ALL sports. Playing and watching! I play soccer and golf. Me and my family love to go to Capitals, Nationals, and DC United games.
I also love to read books. Books at home, at the library, and at Barnes and Nobles. In my other free time, I play chess, code, build legos, ride my bike, scooter, and swim. And if I have more free time I learn new things! This year I learned how to hoverboard and ice skate.
Lastly, I love helping people, especially Doctors and Nurses. I think doctors and nurses are amazing superheroes because they save lives. They helped save my life when I had gotten really sick. I had to leave my school and all the sports I love. But these awesome doctors figured out what was wrong with me, took it out of my body and and cared for me at the hospital. Now I am healthy and can do anything I love.
When the pandemic stated in March 2020, I just knew I had to help the doctors and nurses who had helped me. And so I did! You can read all about how I came up with an idea to collect PPE from hotels. It turned out to be pretty awesome. It is great to be able to help others.
I hope this pandemic is finally over but if you know anyone who still needs PPE they can always ask me for some. Just visit the Need PPE page and ill be sure to send some over.
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My PPE Project
I Kept Hearing About The Problem
There's many doctors in my family and I kept hearing about the shortage of personal protective equipment from them and also on the news.
3/12/2020Finding A Solution
I wanted to make masks, and started watching YouTube videos on how to make them, but realized I did not know how to sew nor did I have the necessary equipment. Then I started thinking about what else I could do.
3/16/2020An Idea Came To Me
I overheard my Aunt, an ER doctor, asking if she could borrow my mom's swim caps because there was a shortage of headgear. That made me think maybe she could use a shower cap instead, so I asked her if shower caps could be used as PPE, and she said yes. I knew exactly who would have a bunch of shower caps!
3/19/2020Taking Action
Because I travel so much with my family, I remembered that hotel rooms always have shower caps. I made a list of all the hotels in my town, and I asked my mom if she would help me call them for shower caps donations. Not only did I collect a bunch of shower caps, I was able to collect masks and gloves too!
3/23/2020Going For A Goal
I was so excited to tell my aunt and the hospital that I had collected 3000 units of PPE, but I wanted to collect even more. That same night I saw in the news that the Washington National Cathedral donated 5000 masks to nearby hospitals (https://cathedral.org/press-room/cathedral-to-donate-5000-masks-to-hospitals-to-combat-coronavirus/), and I just knew I could beat that number. I convinced my mom to please please let me keep going even though the shutdown had started.
3/26/2020DID IT!!!
I kept calling and going to other hotels who had supplies for me, and when I counted again, I had reached 6009 units of PPE (https://abcnews.go.com/US/year-donates-6000-masks-gloves-caps-hotels-hospital/story?id=69948357)! We immediately called the hospital to let them know about the supplies we had collected for them, and they quickly sent a courier to my house to collect everything.
3/28/2020President Obama Said I Did A Good Job
My local community was inspired by what I did, but I could not believe that President Obama heard about what I did and thought I did a good job and then tweeted about my work.
3/30/2020Continuing
I continue to collect PPE from hotels and provide it to those in need. If you need PPE, please click here for a PPE kit.
7/1/2020Need PPE?
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HR562ER
Commending Zohaib Begg.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, August 28, 2020
WHEREAS, Zohaib Begg, a rising third-grade student at Guidepost Montessori School in Loudoun County, has dedicated tremendous time and energy to support health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, in the early days of the pandemic, when there was an extreme shortage of personal protective equipment, Zohaib Begg collected more than 6,000 items, including shower caps, gloves, and face masks, that could be used to protect frontline health workers from contracting COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, Zohaib Begg received donations from six hotels in the Ashburn area that responded generously to his petition, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, Aloft, Courtyard Marriott Dulles, SpringHill Suites, and Hyatt House; and
WHEREAS, Zohaib Begg previously received medical treatment from Inova Fairfax Hospital and was inspired to initiate his collection campaign by his desire to support the doctors and nurses that were there for him in his time of need; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his extraordinary and selfless good deed, President Barack Obama shared a news article about Zohaib Begg on Twitter on March 30, 2020, describing him as an “inspiring kid”; and
WHEREAS, Zohaib Begg has received praise from around the world, an indication of the ways in which his story has uplifted countless individuals and encouraged others to do their part in the face of this historic public health crisis; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Zohaib Begg, a rising third-grade student at Guidepost Montessori School, hereby be commended for his meritorious efforts to support health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Zohaib Begg as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his service to the Commonwealth.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 562
Global Youth Service Day 2021
Did you know what the most asked for item is among the needy? SOCKS! In March 2021, Me, Bombas, DC Serve, Trader Joes, Wegmans, Chick-Fil-A and a whole lotta kind hearted dentists partnered to spread the kindness further and help distribute 1000 care kits and meals to the homeless and less fortunate around the Metro DC area. This project is what I call true #communitygiving and #payitforward
Angie's Bridge
Angie's Bridge
This Bridge is called Angie's Bridge to honor Ms. Angela Hill, a homeless resident who lived under this bridge for 20 years and very sadly passed away in Feb 2021 due to the harsh winter. For many weeks after her passing, Ms. Sharon Wise, a homeless advocate called on people to come, remember, and celebrate Ms. Angie's life to remind her family and the community that she is not forgotten. Together with Positive Chalk DC we created a mural to honor Ms. Angie and I provided care kits to help many other unhoused friends in Ward 2.
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Homeless Kits for Ward 2
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Pack for a purpose - jamaica
On my trip to Jamaica, I was able to bring two suitcases full of needed supplies for the Barrett School in Montego Bay.
I chose to focus on bringing art supplies such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, coloring books, paints, paint brushes, and palette trays. I also collected a suitcase full of elementary age books so students can enjoy new books. Lastly, I bought learning and strategy games that the students requested such as scrabble, uno, chess, parcheesi, tic-tac-toe, a sports science kit and jigsaw puzzles.
For the school teachers, I brought some of my care kits filled with PPE and first aid supplies such as bandages and antibiotic ointments.
It was a great experience to go to the school and meet all the students. It was much different than my school back home.
Read more about my story here
Ronald McDonald house CHarities
What is a Ronald McDonald House?
Ronald McDonald Houses provide much more than a place to stay. They provide comfort, support, and resources for families with sick children just steps from the hospital. They are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal, or where they will lay their head at night to rest. I know first hand how special this place is because my family had to live here while my baby sister recovered from surgery.
DC/VA Houses
The DC house has been serving families since 1980. They have 32 guest suites, a multipurpose family room; kitchen, dining room; laundry room; and a play room. Outdoor space includes a deck, courtyard, and playground. The newly renovated VA House just opened and has 24 guest suites, a multipurpose family room, kitchen, dining room, 2 laundry rooms, and a play room. The outdoor courtyard has a patio, playground, and picnic area. Both Houses are essential to our community and the children that depend on their services. Please consider sending some items of my wish list to keep their Pantry STUFFED this winter! I'll be dropping off next on Feb 17, 2022.
Click Here For WishListSupporting CHILDREN WITH Cancer
OTC Kids
Meet my friend Matteo, a 5th grader trying to help peers with cancer. Matteo believes kids should support other kids. He has used his love for running to support kids with cancer by competing in 35 races in 15 states and two countries – totaling 125 miles. In every race, he wore a cape featuring a child battling cancer. Matteo’s efforts have given over 100 sick children a social lifeline. He like me learned there are no age requirements for making a difference. I am so honored to serve on the Youth Ambassador Board of his organization "Off the Charts".
Get Involved
Be Off the Charts with your actions. You can help OTC Kids by: 1) Donate medals from previous or future races (any kind) so that we can give to kids with cancer for their bravery. 2) Let us know of a cancer-fighting child hero in your community. 3) Help us send care packages to children by donating items or donating money to Matteo here: https://otckids.org
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