Levi Ablett celebrates third birthday with generous donation

A generous donation has marked Levi Ablett’s third birthday, with parents Gary and Jordan proudly celebrating the occasion.

Gary and Jordan Ablett have celebrated their son Levi’s third birthday by donating a precious gift on his behalf to mark the milestone.

While paying tribute to their beautiful growing boy, former Geelong champion Gary said Levi had given an animal to a family living in poverty.

“Levi lights up when his friends play with his toys, even more so than when he plays with them himself, so we thought we’d do something a little different for his birthday this year,’’ Gary wrote on Instagram.

Gary Ablett with Levi and his special gift.

Levi Ablett on his third birthday.

“We decided that rather than getting him something, we would get something for Levi to give to someone else. A lesson that we really want to teach our children — it is better to give than to receive.

“So today Levi through @compassionau gifted a goat to a family living in poverty.

“He also gifted a cow to a rural family which includes agricultural training so that the cow can become a small business, helping the family become self-sufficient.”

Jordan also posted new joyous pictures of Levi who is battling a rare degenerative disease.

Gary and Jordan Ablett when Levi was a baby.

The family shared happy beach snaps of their son on his birthday.

Mum Jordan described Levi as a “beam of sunshine”.

The little boy was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease.

“The happiest of third birthdays to our sweet and influential light, who continues to amaze us,’’ Jordan wrote.

“Levi you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are a beam of sunshine on a cloudy day and we love you so much.

“You made me a mamma and I can’t be more proud of my big three-year-old boy today!”

Jordan and Gary welcomed a daughter, Grace, in November last year.

Gary wrote to Levi: “We love watching you grow and seeing your heart shine in so many ways. You’re a beautiful, selfless, joyful young boy who we love more than you could ever know.”

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