ASK 8 - Organize or participate in a fundraiser for someone that is struggling

The ASK: Organize or participate in a fundraiser for someone in the community that is struggling

I was hoping I would not get the chance to complete this ASK, because it would mean that someone was having a difficult time.  Unfortunately, I had the opportunity today.  A local family is struggling after being impacted by a disaster.  I was able to participate in the fundraiser through a financial donation.  However, there are many ways to participate in a fundraiser without spending money, like:

• Donating an item to be sold (at a garage sale-type event)
• Hanging up flyers
• Volunteering to help run the event
• Organize or create the event with a teacher or administrator
• Send e-mails, Facebook posts, or tweets to promote the events
• Bring something for a bake sale
• Donate loose change that you find on the floor (see ASK 7)
• Tell friends!

There are a lot of ways that any individual can help another,  When we help someone else, especially someone who is going through a difficult time, we are definitely doing an Act of School Kindness.

Considerations for Schools:

• Students should make sure they have staff permission before organizing a fundraiser.