A 5-year-old girl has succeeded in (pay) off the outstanding lunch debts of her classmates simply by selling cookies and hot cocoa.
Katelynn Hardee (inspire) to sell her baked goods after she overheard a student's mother talking about how she couldn't afford after-school program for her child. Katelynn's mother, Karina, had to explain to the youngster that some parents did not have much money as other parents, is why some families may not enjoy the same kind of benefits and freedom as the Hardee family.
Since Katelynn ran a lemonade stand over the summer, she decided to set up a cocoa and cookie stand (raise) money for her classmates at Breeze Hill Elementary School. She had (successful) sold all of her cookies and cocoa packets for a grand total of $80 for three hours. Then she had donated the money the school to pay off the lunch debts of 123 students.
"Everybody is so (pride) and happy and other students are talking about ways they can also make a difference," said Breeze Hill Principal Lori Higley. "It shows that even one small, kind act from a 5-year-old can have an impact on someone in (them) life.”
Katelynn, who plans to raise enough money to pay off the outstanding lunch debts of her entire school district, said, "It's all about kindness, especially this holiday season, and with everything that's going on in the world, we just need a little bit (much) kindness out there."
