I am shown here with Fiona Braund.  She is 10 years old in grade four at King George Public School in North Bay.  She is presenting me with a cheque for $36.50 that she raised at her schools recent street fair.  She made notepaper with hand drawn pictures that she sold for 50c.  We discussed what I could do with the money and decided that she would purchase 2 school uniforms so 2 girls in Kenya could begin school.  Elementary school is free, but uniforms are costly when you may make only $1.00 per day to look after an entire family.
My heart was singing when I left her school and I had tears in my eyes.  It is amazing that children here can see beyond themselves to help those who are less fortunate.  Thanks to Fiona for caring.