How to save an orangutan
Towards the end of last year, LR decided she wanted to help some endangered species in whatever way she could. She remembered our local zoo has an orangutan conservation and breeding program with several large, well designed enclosures, and decided that donating money to their program would be a great way to make a difference.
Her idea was to hold an art show where kids at her school could donate two dollars to enter. In return, they would get a certificate and also a chance to win a huge jar of lollies. She hung several of these signs around the school and recruited a few of her friends to help collect money during their lunch breaks.
LR printed out these posters and hung them around the school.
After four weeks, she had a huge jar full of coins and only four pieces of art for the show. It turns out the kids wanted to win the jar of candy more than be in an art show. She called off the art show, but continued the lolly competition.
After weeks of work, she had collected over $250 dollars!
LR didn’t mind, though — every bit of money would help the orangutans. At the end of the school year, the winner’s name was drawn from a hat by the school principal. The winner of the lollies was a second grader and not even one of her friends.
We contacted the Perth Zoo who were really excited to have LR come in. They presented her with a certificate and showed her around.
During the school holidays, we contacted the zoo who were delighted to have LR come in and tell her story. They presented her with a certificate and gave her a tour. Unfortunately, the uncooperative giraffes wouldn’t come over to be fed, but she had a great time anyway.
Good job, LR! We’re amazed at what you accomplished. You definitely made a huge difference.
Well done LR! We can't believe you did this all yourself. We're so proud of you.
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February 3rd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Very cool!! Go LR!!