Being an Australian it is with extreme sadness that I have been following the wide scale devastation from the recent bushfires there. It is not only the loss of life and property that has occurred but the devastating impact the fires have had on Australian wildlife. Therefore it is very pleasing to read this story about this first grader that has raised over $2,000 to help with wildlife affected by the fires.
Reese Kinney attends Murray Lake Elementary School. She is 7-years-old and with the help of her mom, teacher and other students in class, she was able to raise funds for the cause.
"My mom showed me a video of the Australian animals and there was a bunch of them that were laying on the ground dead," Kinney said. "So I thought that maybe if I asked my teacher, that she would say yes to donating money." At first, Reese's goal was to raise $500 for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. But she quickly surpassed that goal. Reese was able to raise $700 at school and around $1,300 online.
Well done Reese. Your efforts are applauded by all of us here at the Chalkface.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.