These elementary students in Tacoma, Washington, raised more than $20,000 to build classrooms in Kenya
That's what inspired fourth- and fifth-graders in Tacoma, Washington to raise money for students in Kenya.Leah Varkey, 10, is a fourth-grader at Northeast Tacoma Elementary School. She asked her family and friends to donate, wrote a speech to raise money at her church, and raised more than $1,500 by herself.She wants to help children of lesser means have a better future."Children in Kenya are not able to go to school because they have household chores.
The organization will pick a community, build and equip classrooms, and train teachers.Aidan Oehling and Jack Andrew were inspired to help Kenyan kids who don't have access to education.The students raised $20,584 in 13 days -- enough to build two classrooms. Jack Andrew, 11, said he was inspired by the number of people who wanted to help. He raised $2,100 through fund-raising packets he distributed.
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