Aiden, like many of us, was struggling to find a way to help with the Humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine. "It's so hard to understand how we can be okay here while at the same time people in the Ukraine are dying and being bombed. I want to do something, but I am not sure what or how to do something." Aiden felt hopeless. With some brainstorming, he decided to hold an icecream fundraiser. Every student would have the opportunity to get an icecream and donations would be kindly accepted. And from there, he went to work to make it happen. Leading up to the event, he designed the poster for the event, researched the company to receive the Ukraine donations raised, and, with the help of his mom, he even created stickers for each student who participated in the event. On the day of the event, he organized the supplies, the event table, and even gave a speech to each group about their role in helping make a difference.
This was an amazing experience that helped Aiden feel more hopeful and feel like he made a difference. Another student shared, "It was so cool to see that he could make a difference. It helped me realize that each little bit counts. It's like if we all work together it makes things easier." Wise words from a sixth grader!
Thanks to Aiden's efforts to bring the community together, we will be sending a check to Sunflower of Peace, a nonprofit organization out of Boston that is giving medical and humanitarian aid to the Ukraine. With his help, we raised well over $500.00!
Thank you Aiden for giving us all a little more hope in our lives.
