A Tradition of Giving
Posted: March 18th, 2008
When Haley Bekins was asked what she wanted for her birthday, three things topped her list - a party at a new bowling alley, 35 of her closest friends, and the opportunity to help kids in our community. Following a tradition started by her younger sister, Libby, Haley decided that it wasn’t gifts for herself she wanted to commemorate her 12th year. Instead, she asked that her friends and family make contributions to Camp Fire’s Snack Pack program and ensure that 350 children have kid-friendly and nutritious food to get them through the weekends. Through her birthday celebration, Haley contributed $635.00 to Camp Fire, providing nearly 130 children with food for the weekend.
Haley, a sixth grader and Student Council President is an aspiring Jockey, said that her friends thought that it was cool she was giving her presents to Camp Fire adding that it made her “happy to know I am giving to children who really need food.” She also took the opportunity to challenge other kids to do the same thing in giving back to their community saying, “If I can do it, so can other kids my age.”
If you are interested in supporting Camp Fire’s Snack Pack program, please contact Michelle Zych at 397-5809 or mzych@campfireomaha.org.
