Jason recently completed the third...
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Jason recently completed the third grade. It was last spring that he learned that one of his
friends was seriously ill and would need money for an operation and treatment. Jason's
family had a five-gallon glass water jar that they would put their pocket change into all
year. The money would be spent during the family's summer vacation.
Jason wanted to help his friend; he set a goal of collecting one million pennies. He learned in school that one million was a lot. He knew that most people pay little attention to pennies. Classmates began saving their pennies. Jason made posters on his computer and disturbed them throughout his neighborhood and at church. The school newsletter wrote an article on Jason's project. Word spread. Before too long, the local television station interviewed him and his friend, Kyle. After that interview, the pennies really began rolling in. By summer, Jason had jars and jars full of pennies, over one million in total. It was difficult to find places to keep so much change.
Jason invited his class to his house where they would spend the afternoon counting and wrapping the pennies. His parents would take him to the bank.
A third grader involved the community and together was able to raise enough money for his friend's treatment. So many people wanted to get involved who donated more than just pennies.
One person can make a tremendous difference; just ask Jason or the boy with the five barley loaves and two fish.
Jason wanted to help his friend; he set a goal of collecting one million pennies. He learned in school that one million was a lot. He knew that most people pay little attention to pennies. Classmates began saving their pennies. Jason made posters on his computer and disturbed them throughout his neighborhood and at church. The school newsletter wrote an article on Jason's project. Word spread. Before too long, the local television station interviewed him and his friend, Kyle. After that interview, the pennies really began rolling in. By summer, Jason had jars and jars full of pennies, over one million in total. It was difficult to find places to keep so much change.
Jason invited his class to his house where they would spend the afternoon counting and wrapping the pennies. His parents would take him to the bank.
A third grader involved the community and together was able to raise enough money for his friend's treatment. So many people wanted to get involved who donated more than just pennies.
One person can make a tremendous difference; just ask Jason or the boy with the five barley loaves and two fish.
