The North Scott Student government is teaming up with Miss Campana’s and her advisory to raise money for Hearts for Haiti. It is a relief effort designed to help the people in Haiti who recently lost every possession they had in the earthquake and aftershock.
Although many people have heard of the devastating earthquake that hit the country of Haiti and destroyed buildings on Jan. 12, few Americans have had the opportunity to see the poor ridden society prior to the earthquake as much as Miss Campana.
Hearts for Haiti will be selling valentine grahams in the commons during lunch from Jan. 27 – Feb. 4 for one dollar. The grahams will include a carnation and a card that will be delivered Thursday, Feb. 11. “All proceeds are going to the Haitian Project for food, water, and supplies,” says Miss Campana. With hope of the whole school donating, she wishes to reach at least a goal of $500, but this cannot be done without the help of every student. Such a simple donation should not be put aside. It would not only make a friend happy, but would also help out the much in need Haitian’s.
Volunteering her time a couple years ago Miss Campana went to the country of Haiti with an open mind and left a changed person. Installing solar panels, playgrounds, and other renovation items, Miss Campana could not believe how selfless and grateful the people had acted around her. That is the main reason she felt so compelled to start the Hearts for Haiti program, not only knowing people who survived but those who have recently perished as well.
“It would mean a lot to me if we were successful in raising that much money, but that would take half the school to donate,” she said. Though that may be the case, many people will hopefully donate two or more as well. With the help of the Student Government getting the word out hopefully the school will be able to go above and beyond the $500.
“The Haitian Project is based 30 min outside Port Au Prince and is both a high school and an orphanage,” elaborates Mrs. Campana., “The program not only helps the students, but the community as a whole.”
Getting the message out on time seems to be the biggest road block ahead for the Hearts for Haiti program, so any help spreading the word would be very grateful in making the program a success.