Last November, a group of 5th graders formed Hands in Action Roots & Shoots. Their first order of business was to raise $3,000 to support BRAC's education program by building a school in Southern Sudan. They ended up raising $3,692.65.
In December, the soccer coach offered to do a benefit concert for them. The kids planned and marketed the whole things. They showed a video clip from BRAC's website and talked about BRAC and the needs in Sudan. The coach also gave a portion of his CD sales that night to the cause.
After that, each member commited to finding their own way to raise $200. Some called everyone they knew. Others made homemade dog/horse/pet treats, as well as people treats, and sold them door-to-door or at their horse barns.
Some kids did a bake sale at a summer camp fair. Some worked and did chores for neighbors and relatives. Some took money from their savings accounts or sold things they owned. One girl made scarves and sold them to neighbors.
They also made several appeals at their school and were able to raise support from students and faculty.
(adapted from a letter from Anne Hudson, parent of one of the Hands in Action members)
A very special thanks from all of us at BRAC to Maya, Rachel, Dylan, Cameron, Katharine, Julia, Haley, Olivia, Carter, Carly, Ryan, Haley, Lucy, Chase and Elizabeth!
In December, the soccer coach offered to do a benefit concert for them. The kids planned and marketed the whole things. They showed a video clip from BRAC's website and talked about BRAC and the needs in Sudan. The coach also gave a portion of his CD sales that night to the cause.
After that, each member commited to finding their own way to raise $200. Some called everyone they knew. Others made homemade dog/horse/pet treats, as well as people treats, and sold them door-to-door or at their horse barns.
Some kids did a bake sale at a summer camp fair. Some worked and did chores for neighbors and relatives. Some took money from their savings accounts or sold things they owned. One girl made scarves and sold them to neighbors.
They also made several appeals at their school and were able to raise support from students and faculty.
(adapted from a letter from Anne Hudson, parent of one of the Hands in Action members)
A very special thanks from all of us at BRAC to Maya, Rachel, Dylan, Cameron, Katharine, Julia, Haley, Olivia, Carter, Carly, Ryan, Haley, Lucy, Chase and Elizabeth!
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