I just saw this story in the news, and I thought I’d share…

There was a fire in an Edmonton subdivision (Lewis Estates, near 213th Street and 88th Avenue) in which three homes were destroyed and two others damaged, with total costs around a million dollars.

ice-tea-stand

picture from the Global News story

Some enterprising neighbourhood children decided to help out by setting up an iced tea stand and donating proceeds to those affected by the fire. It’s been reported that after two nights of sales they’ve raised $1,700 dollars. Their goal is $17,000, and they plan to continue until their goal is met. The price is ‘by donation’ and I’ve heard that it’s not unusual to garner $20 per cup.

The idea was initiated by a young girl, Alexis Morrow, but the entire neighbourhood’s children seem to have taken to the cause; they are out in force, displaying signs, chanting: “Help the homes! Help the homes!”

Yesterday evening, one of the homeowners, Brian Logan (whose house was essentially ruined), was so touched that he visited the iced tea stand to express his thanks. “When I heard about what you guys were doing today,” he told the children, with tears in his eyes, “it made me feel so good. You’re such wonderful, wonderful children. I could try and hug you all, but that’s a lot of you.” He paused, and then added: “They’re angels, they’re absolute angels.”

What a nice story: it brightened up my day.

For more information: Global News Story

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