Kid Collects One Million Pennies for School
May 14, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends
Ten-year-old Andrew Niemi of Carleton, Michigan began collecting pennies for his school in December 2006. He held fundraisers to reach his goal of 1 million pennies. Last week, Andrew presented a check for $10,000 to St. Patrick Catholic School. The money will be used for audiovisual hardware, classroom maps, and a concrete bench.
I don’t know about you, but this story makes me feel warm and happy inside. What a great story in selflessness and determination.
What do you think about Andrew’s gift to his school?
Wow! It’s amazing what one determined child can do. It’s true–every one of us CAN make a difference.