March 25, 2009
The main goal of this fundraiser was to raise money to help contribute to Jade Perry's benefit dinner. The intensions of this fundraiser was to raise money to get a spot dog to provide assistance to Jade and the effects of the disease, Friedreich's Ataxia. By informing Sturgis and having a bakesale, Justine and I were able to make over 50 dollars. While this doesn't seem like a large sum of money I found it reasonable for about a week of gathering contributions at school. It made me feel good to know that everything we did went to helping out Jade, someone who clearly needs the support. If I were to be in her situation I would be eternally grateful for everything that everyone has done. I think when it comes to raising money to benefit someone, the main goal can always be larger than what you think. But that doesn't mean that what you have accomplished failed, rather than always put out the most you can because when someone is in need there is never a limit.
Raising money for a good cause and seeing how much it has an effect on the people in need made me feel great. After working with this benefit I'm more considerate to charity and fundraisers. Fundraisers are a fun thing to take part in, and after this I do believe that I will be taking part in any fundraisers that I can. It is a nice way to spend my free time and it is in favor for those who are really in need.
In all, I am glad that I chose to help with this benefit. It was a great way to spend and dedicate my free time that I had. It also boosted how I felt in the end because it clearly meant a lot to Jade and Becky. I'm glad I could help out in such a simple way. I now also know that it doesn't take much to plan such things. This is helpful to know for the future when I take part in more activities that are similar.
