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?
