Every little bit helps.

[Parkhopper]

I know it is not much, but I am very proud of my DS10. His grandparents have a 2nd home on a golf course in Delaware and he has opened a stand on the first fairway selling golf balls this summer. He drives around on the golf cart each night after the course is closed looking for lost golf balls. He takes them back to the house, cleans them up, sorts them according to name brand, type (ie "ladies balls" etc) and condition.

He has been selling all summer and typically makes about $15 - $18 on a good day, at $.50 per ball in good condition with scuffed balls at 5 for $1.

This past weekend (a holiday weekend), he put out a sign and told all customers that he would be donating all money made to aid the victems of Katrina. In addition, my company (Chase Manhattan) will match any money donated.

Well, he worked HARD all weekend long and made $168 which my company will match to make a total donation of $336!

I know that it is not a ton of money in the grand scheme of things, but I am VERY proud of him for doing what he could to help (he came up with the idea himself after seeing a picture in our paper of a little girl looking sadly at the wreckage which was her house).

At 10, he has had life really easy. He goes to private school, takes vacations to the beach and Disney every year, and has lots of wonderful toys and books. This tragedy was able to bring home to him what I have been trying to tell him for years - how VERY fortunate he is. I am proud of him for working so hard to make a difference (no matter how little!)

Suzi

 

[ByTheSea]

sounds like you've done a great job raising him and have every right to feel proud. Kudos.

 

[canwegosoon]

I think that takes a lot of effort, and I am glad to see that he is actually providing a service to raise money for the relief effort. Please tell him that doing it that was is harder but IMHO much better instead of asking for donations. I hope some people over paid for their balls . He is a great boy for doing this

 

[Parkhopper]

Many people paid double (or more) for their balls when they found out what he was doing. He was so sincerely thankfull to each one.

Several golfers stopped, purchased and told him stories of family that they had who were affected by Katrina and thanked HIM for what he was doing.

Like I said, he put a LOT of hard work into it, but he feels like he really helped.

Suzi

 

[LauraR]

What a great kid you have! Clearly, you're teaching him the right values. Good for both of you!

 

[figment52]

Good job.