On Friday, February 12, 2010, Lincoln Elementary School of Kennewick, Washington (a pilot school for the Kids Helping Kids Program) held an assembly to learn more about Haiti and to announce the success of their drive!
The assembly was put together by Christi Sorbel, the kindergarten teacher to Darline Connors. Darline was adopted thru Chances for Children from Creche l'Enfant de Jesus in Haiti, and came home forever in May of 2009. It was Darline's idea that prompted her teacher to start a coin drive at Lincoln Elementary two weeks ago. Darline told her teacher that the "the earth shook in Haiti, the people in Haiti need our help, and I have a lot of friends and family in Haiti, what are we going to do help?" That quote put Ms. Sorbel into action!
April Connors, Darline's mom, and volunteer for Chances for Children, gave an overview of Haiti, the orphanage and what life is like in Haiti.
A beautiful slide show followed with a Haitian song performed by Ms. Sorbel's kindergarten class. At the conclusion of the slide show the check was revealed that Lincoln Elementary had raised $4,050 for Chances for Children! The kids were elated and the room roared when Ms. Connors announced that their donations were being doubled by Lynn and Foster Friess of Wyoming!
The children worked very hard over two weeks to collect money. In the photo above are 5 students critical to the success of the drive, left to right:
Coltyn: Helped prompt his classroom to raise $600 thru his spirit and giving. He gave up his savings for Haiti as well as donating his lost tooth money!
Darline: Did a great job speaking at the assembly and getting the drive started with Ms. Sorbel.
Maysen: Rallied her class and school by making signs and daily encouragement to everyone. Maysen had also been saving her money for one and a half years to buy an American Girl doll and gave her entire savings to the cause.
Chloe: She and Coltyn were the driving force in their class to raise so much money.
Katy: Sister to Darline, she is a huge advocate for Haiti and help to spur her class with donations.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE CHILDREN AND STAFF AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KENENWICK, WASHINGTON!!!
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