By: Hannah Gandee
Christmas
time is drawing near and people are buying presents all over the world, but not
everyone can afford Christmas. This year HI- Y is helping bring presents to
children in Mexico.
Sophomore
Abigail Wilson brought this idea to the club in order to help out her church
with their annual project.
“This
project was all donation based and it is a great opportunity to make a
difference in a child’s life,” said Wilson.
The
club brought in items such as toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, and other
necessities to place in the bags. These items will then be shipped to Mexico to
be received by the waiting children.
Junior
Hunter Burdette said, “These kids don’t have a lot, so it’s nice to help and
give them Christmas presents.”
These
bags were made and sent out November 9 and number a grand total of four bags to
make four children very happy. The bags have traveled from the high school to
the church, where they will then be sent all the way to Mexico.
“It’s
awesome to think that these presents are going to kids across the world and we
can help make their day a little happier,” said sophomore Bethany Johnson.
These bags will hopefully be at their final destination by Christmas Eve or Christmas
Day.