Sadly Bence has to spend a lot of time in hospital. He asked for a mobile phone, so he could keep in touch with his family and friends more easily. Like any young teenager he didn't want to be left out of the school gossip and his friends' often exaggerated but always entertaining stories.

When I knocked on door to the children's ward, I could see Bence through the window. He was lying on the bed looking a little gloomy, lost in his own thoughts. I greeted him. He looked at me and as I pulled out the surprise package I'm sure he guessed the lounging around was over. It was something just for him, and only he would open it and start it up. The phone was elegant and slim, with a large screen. Perhaps more than he could have dreamed of. The young boy was instantly enraptured. Within moments the phone was working. Bence was completely taken by the bright, rainbow of colours on the display, opening up each of the much needed applications.

I got ready to leave. I could see that for this little whiz-kid, flushed with happiness, the outside world had ceased to exist. Bencus had mastered the smartphone's every mystery, and gratefully held on to his dream come true.


Thanks to PannErgy Nyrt. for their support.