The Grade 9 and 10 youth group at Leaside, Toronto, raised over $9,000 in less than six months to build a well in Tanzania through Presbyterian World Service and Development. The dollar figure was $2,000 more than their original goal; the extra money will go towards the congregation’s Presbyterians Sharing allocation.
The youth group began the project last December. A 26-hour famine, pancake breakfast, silent auction and bake sale, a quilt auction, and the making and selling of Tanzania Teddies all helped raise funds. The youth presented PWS&D director, Ken Kim with a cheque for $7,000 in June.
“The congregation and friends of Leaside supported the youth’s project from beginning to the end,” said Leaside’s associate minister of Christian education, Rev. Angela Cluney. “They are an amazing group of youth who deserve recognition.” — A.M.
