Highlands Ranch family shows how small acts can make a big difference
A Highlands Ranch family shows how small acts can make a big difference
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Kids love lemonade stands — the thrill of making the sugary drinks, drawing the signs and seeing how many quarters they can collect.
But on a recent Saturday, a group of Highlands Ranch kids went above and beyond as they scattered around neighborhoods, set up stands filled with treats galore and signs that read “Sweets for Syria.”
“We want to help out because we know that the Syrians are going through a hard time,” said 8-year-old Audra Marriott.
Eight families in Highlands Ranch hosted six “Sweets for Syria” stands on Sept. 26 to raise money for the International Red Cross for Syrian refugees. Christina Marriott, mother of three and mastermind behind the fundraiser, was amazed at the day's success.
“We'd have people come up and just put in a $20 bill,” said Marriott. "It was very impressive to see the generosity of Highlands Ranch.”
Marriott hosted the fundraiser to teach her kids about charity and the importance of doing things for people in need. Together, the families raised $1,060 for Syrian refugees.
Syria is in the midst of a civil war and day-to-day life is filled with violence and conflict. Thousands of refugees are displaced and fleeing to other countries for safety. The U.S. has been supplying emergency supplies and is working with other nations to find ways to bring peace back into Syria.
“Sweets for Syria” shows fundraising in a community doesn't have to be overwhelming to make a difference, Marriott said.
Marriott and her daughters, Audra, Claire, 6, and Camille, 3, plan to continue doing fundraisers for world issues.
“I didn't want to come home from the bake sale,” Claire. said. “It feels good to help other people.”
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