Congratulations to OLQA students that helped raised $185.45 for the African Child Foundation by supporting a bake sale. All proceeds when to Father Henry’s school in Kenya. This first fundraising effort in support of the foundation came about through the inspiration of one of our students, Megan McGhee who asked Ms. Ryan if she could start this club and raise funds. Job well-done Miss McGhee for having compassion and exhibiting leadership. For more information about the African Child Foundation or to donate go to www.acfamerica.org.

Below is a note from Miss McGhee:

I was inspired to start the African Child Association one day when I saw my mother going through some mail from the African Child Foundation.  I asked her what the club did, and she explained that it raised money for an orphanage and school run by Father Henry in Kenya.  I thought I could  help. I decided to start the African Child Association at Our Lady Queen of Angels to raise money for  Father Henry’s kids.  The first fundraiser we had took a while to get off the ground, but it was a big success.  Along with the other Club members, we decided to have a bake sale.  I was worried on the day of the bake sale that not enough kids would come, but it turned out to be just the opposite.  We had so many kids we could barely keep up.  We were able to raise, $185.00 for Father Henry’s kids.  We are now planning our next event.   I hope that when I graduate this year, the club will continue at OLQA.