BUFFALO, New York--For more than two years, Buffalo South children ages 3 and older have contributed their children's mite money to the orphanage in Madagascar run by Believe Rasoarinosy, a WCG member.
Last June the Buffalo youngsters were challenged to see how much money they could raise for the orphanage before their first fall class. Part of the challenge was finding ways to earn money over the summer.
Five children, ages 7 to 11, accepted the challenge and collectively earned $333.81. Elizabeth Holdsworth earned her share by doing her brother's newspaper route, while Alicia Solberg collected cans for deposit and washed cars.
Andrew Knaack sold vegetables from his garden and did numerous odd jobs in the neighborhood. Larisa and Trevor Hussak also collected cans and stacked wood along with odd jobs at home.
Debbie Hussak, children's coordinator, surprised the children with a party to thank them for their efforts. The children enjoyed their adventures enough to want to make the fund raising an annual event. They would like to challenge youth groups around the United States to do the same. Hannah Knaack.
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