Green Child Magazine Back-to-School 2014 | Page 71

Mady, a participant in the Earth Rangers program, asked her family and friends to donate to her campaign in place of birthday and Christmas gifts, made fridge magnets and sold them at her school and held a yard sale. In Mady’s own words, “This is an organization that empowers children and gives them amazing experiences. The very same organization gives children a chance to make a difference and states where and how their hard work makes an impact. The foundation also gives children the satisfaction of achieving their own goals and enables them to actively participate in this institution, their own way. Earth Rangers will give you unforgettable experiences and memories of fundraising to help save an endangered animal.” This passion and commitment in children shows that when we provide the right support and tools, children who choose to get involved in charitable giving can make a huge difference no matter what the cause. 71