Giving is not just for adults now - Columbia Missourian

Giving is not just for adults now - Columbia Missourian: "Giving is not just for adults now

By LAUREN MCKAY and MEGAN BOUCHER

September 11, 2005

When fifth-grader Edward “Teddy” Porter saw the news coverage on Hurricane Katrina, he knew something had to be done.

Collecting change in a large bucket in the office of Blue Ridge Elementary School, Teddy spearheaded a coin drive to benefit the American Red Cross.

Teddy’s classmates have joined him in the campaign, “Dare to Care: Lending a Helping Hand,” donating their tooth-fairy money and allowances. So far, Teddy’s campaign has raised almost $300 for the American Red Cross"