Making a difference

Does one individual have the power to make a real difference in our world today? Or does one or two teenagers have the power to make a positive impact on our society? We say yes!

Two members of the Victoria Family Career and Community Leaders of America planned a community service project for the Love Chloe foundation with a program called "There's a Money In My Chair."

They hoped to raise enough money to buy one kit that is $75 for a sick child.

They shared with the students of USD 432 that they were fortunate to not have anyone that was facing a life-threatening disease, but these kits would go to someone in need.

To raise the funds, they planned a Buy Your Own Banana Split day at the high school and middle school. Their idea was to make banana splits for $2 each and the profits would go to the foundation, but they didn't stop there. They asked each grade-schooler to donate $1 in change as well. They hoped for $20 per class so they could get three kits.

The grade school students were given one week to bring their extra change and, when the coins were all collected it amounted to approximately $800 -- enough for 10 kits!

So does one have the power to make a difference?

Yes, with a little help from the Victoria schools and families! Thank you.

Tayla Geist, Victoria Family Career and Community Leaders of America