Inspiring Story Of Homeless Boy Studying On A Sidewalk Goes Viral


Every night, a homeless boy patiently studies under the lights of the nearby McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Young Daniel Cabrera says despite his current living situation he is “determined to finish his studies.”

The homeless boy also said the reason he’s studying so hard is so he can help his widowed mother and sick sibling.

Daniel is doing his schoolwork on the sidewalk instead of at home because a fire completely destroyed the home of the Cabrera family in Cebu, Philippines.

But, despite his current living conditions, the young homeless boy is determined to finish his studies on the sidewalk, with a wooden bench, using the light from the McDonald’s restaurant where his mother and sibling work.

Another student, Joyce Gilos Torrefranca, was so inspired when she saw the homeless boy reading and writing on a book on the sidewalk, she photographed him and posted the photos on Facebook.

The photos ultimately went viral, with more than 60,000 shares.

Daniel Cabrera Studying
Homeless boy, Daniel Cabrera studies hard on the sidewalk. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Gilos Torrefranca/Facebook)

Young Joyce Torrefranca commented about Daniel’s dedication to his education and desire to help his family.

“For me as a student, it just hit me a lot, like big time. I seldom go to coffee shops to study. And then this kid, he doesn’t have anything but he has dedication to study.”

Huffington Post shared Facebook commenter Giomen Probert Ladra Alayon’s reaction after speaking to the homeless boy.

“I was able to talk to this kid moments after Joyce took this snapshot. This kid’s perseverance in studying makes this picture such an inspiration. Despite the lack of personal space or inadequate lighting, still he chose to study.”

It turns out, after Joyce took the photo of Daniel hard at work and posted it on Facebook, a local social welfare officer visited the Cabrera family to determine what assistance the agency could offer to the boy and what assistance it can give to his mother, according to a story by ABS-CBN News.

Daniel Cabrera Studying By McDonlad's
Daniel Cabrera studying on the sidewalk, under the lights of a McDonald’s restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Gilos Torrefranca/Facebook)

Later, Joyce was able to find out the name of the homeless boy.

After learning Daniel and the Cabrera family were able to get assistance, Torrefranca posted another comment on Facebook.

“I didn’t think that a simple photo can make a huge difference. Thank you guys for sharing the photo. With that, we were able to help Daniel in reaching his dreams. I hope Daniel’s story will continue touching our hearts so that we will always be inspired and motivated in every situation we face in life.”

[Featured image via Joyce Gilos Torrefranca/Facebook]

Share this article: Inspiring Story Of Homeless Boy Studying On A Sidewalk Goes Viral
More from Inquisitr