Student initiates fundraiser for victims of Typhoon Haiyan
Maryborough Public School student Isabella Maher has chosen to make a difference for the people of the Philippines.
The youth recently attended We Day in Waterloo, which is a full day youth event to support students in learning to make the world a better place.
With her class studying about Typhoon Haiyan and Canada’s DART team and the country’s contributions to the world, Maher took it upon herself to create hair bands and decorations to sell at school.
Funds raised went to the Red Cross to support victims of the typhoon. Maher made $90 with the support of all the students at Maryborough PS and her contribution will double thanks to the Canadian government’s matching donation.
“She is an incredibly caring girl who knows that a small action can help a great quantity of people,” stated teacher Lori Albrecht.
