Unexpected Inspirations

When I signed up as a volunteer with the SE101 team, I thought it would be a good way to contribute to a great initiative, while at the same time building some skills and meeting new people. All that has happened, and I’ve been really inspired by everyone involved in the project. What I didn’t expect is that it would also inspire my little boy to start his first fundraising campaign. Thomas is five and is hooked on geography. I was telling him about SE101 and how I was going to raise money to help people start small businesses in Africa. Much to my surprise, he exclaimed, “Mama, I have tonnes of money!” I’m not sure how it happened, but he has managed to amass a small fortune in coins, in a yellow plastic piggy bank, and he is determined to turn his $54.38 into $250 by the end of July. He also wants to learn more about Africa. I’ll be posting updates over the next few weeks, and will let you know how the cookie sales and library trips progress.