Recently, I received this letter from Sadie Sheldrick.
Sadie is a eleven years old and is an “A” student in the 5th grade. She lives in Dresden with her family and has recently been selected to be a People to People Student Ambassador to the Canadian West.
For those unfamiliar with the People to People Ambassador Program, President Eisenhower in 1956 proposed a peaceful solution for a war-ravaged world. That solution? Give everyday citizens of different countries the opportunity to meet and get to know each other, and the result will be understanding, friendship, and lasting peace. Out of this vision came the inspiration for People to People Ambassador Programs.
Sadie is trying to raise money to be able to pay for her trip, which will be entirely financed through private donations. As you can read in her letter linked to above, she has been collecting bottles and cans, recycling cell phones, and reaching out to local residents who would consider supporting her. In April, her family will be having a “Basket Party” in support of her.
I spoke to Sadie on the phone recently and have already made a donation to her effort. She asked me if I could post her letter on the Huletts Current, which I am more than happy to do. Perhaps you will consider donating to Sadie also. She is a young lady, with a lot of motivation, who would like to bring the hospitality of our small town to the citizens of the Canadian West.