If Children Can Do This…

Jan 29th, 2008 1:13 PM EST
By Josh Chernila, ONE Online Communities Coordinator

On Friday, January 25th, Rockrimmon Elementary school in Colorado Springs produced a talent show to benefit ONE. The show was organized by six enterprising fifth graders (with help from their parents and teachers). It contained 40 acts and went off without a hitch. When asked why they did it, they said “Because we want to help the children of Africa.” One of the children had seen a video at her parents’ church during the summer and proposed the idea.

The children and parents had signed media releases, so we took photos, some of which are attached. These kids were adorable! They were also very well educated on the conditions in Africa. I am so proud of this display of compassion and perseverance.

If fifth grade children, on their own, can do this…what can we do?
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Ann Marie Glasford – ONE Colorado Springs

TAGS: Colorado, Kids

8 Comments

Debbie Ksays: Jan 29th, 2008 10:08 PM EST

January 29, 2008 at 10:08 pm

Thanks so much for posting this, Josh. It really gave me a smile.

As a former early education teacher, I know just how inspiring children can be when they make up their minds to help others. When given the idea that they can make a difference for good, children will step up and show us the way how to care for those less fortunate in the world.

I would like to say to all those students who took part in this program: “Well Done!” May your concern for the world’s poorest people continue to grow in the years to come.

And thank you to the adults who encouraged these young people. The most important thing that we can give our children just may be an open and caring heart.

GREAT POST, ONE!! Let’s see more posts like this from the grassroots here in the ONE Blog.~

Take very good care of each other, everyONE. Blessings – not just for those who kneel.

ALWAYS ONE in the Spirit, debbie

Mrs. McKennasays: Feb 1st, 2008 11:24 AM EST

February 1, 2008 at 11:24 am

Rockrimmon I.B. students are awesome!

Ann Marie Glasfordsays: Feb 1st, 2008 2:40 PM EST

February 1, 2008 at 2:40 pm

I forgot to give credit to Mr. Bruce Elliott for the photos of the talent show. Thanks Bruce.

Suzy Gardnersays: Feb 4th, 2008 4:26 PM EST

February 4, 2008 at 4:26 pm

We’re sooooo lucky to have you as are kids!!! Everyone did great and worked so hard for such a wonderful purpose. Thanks Rock Stars!

12yearoldsays: Feb 4th, 2008 7:51 PM EST

February 4, 2008 at 7:51 pm

Simultaneous pains

It pains me
In the heart
And in the mind
To think of the less fortunate

Those children
In poverty
No food to eat
No education
Without education
How can these children dream?

How can they know
of life’s possibilities?
Expand their horizon’s?
The distraction is too strong
Their stomachs,
Empty

But these people can be helped
If we all join together
We can save some
Not all
But to do this
We must become
ONE

Collin Boudreausays: Mar 1st, 2008 1:08 PM EST

March 1, 2008 at 1:08 pm

I would of joined the talent show if I had my drum set then. I really enjoyed watching them in the crowd. A few months after,I saw that we we raised over $1000 dollars from it and I felt really good about that. Seeing how much a kid my age can do is amazing. I really think they did a good job in the talent show. I would like too be part of One. I read the news every day with my mom too see what is going on in the war and in poverty. My dad works at a company called Compassion International which is a child sponsorship program. My parents are in Australia right now and my dad went for a business trip and my moms going for the heck of it. I cant go because I don’t have a passport. And thats all I have too say for now!

Ryan Hickssays: Mar 8th, 2008 12:02 PM EST

March 8, 2008 at 12:02 pm

Wow! I cannot believe my school is on the one.org blog!
I also can’t believe my school alone Raised over $1,000.
Thanks one.org!
Ryan Hicks