Fourth graders at Westlake Academy share ideas for the LIMBS International campaign
Fourthbrgraders at Westlake Academy are takingbrthe spirit of giving to a whole new direction this holiday season. Between nowbrand December 18, they are raising awareness and collecting money to helpbrprovide prosthetic limbs to amputees in impoverished countries as part of a LIMBS International global awareness campaign. As a show of support for thosebrstudents who are without limbs and cannot participate in outdoor activities, thebrstudents are also planning a sit-in during their recess time.
The fourth graders arebrcollaborating with other students locally in Coppell and around the world inbrBuenos Aires and Mexico with the goal of joining together to help solve anbrissue faced by children around the world.
Last week, the studentsbrbegan brainstorming, planning and deciding on a message for their campaign.brAfter many great suggestions and much discussion, they agreed on the campaignbrslogan: “Give Hope and Change Lives with LIMBS!”
On December 7, studentsbrshared their plan and described steps they will take to bring awareness tobrLIMBS International:
Students said in a pressbrrelease: “We have set a goal of ‘4 for Four.'.$1,200 would buy four pairs ofbrprosthetic limbs for amputees in an impoverished country. We are even planningbra ‘Non-Walk' recess on December 17 to reflect on what everyday life might bebrlike for a person who has lost a limb due to disease or illness.
“We invite you to share inbrour campaign and help us bring awareness to LIMBS International. This season ofbrgiving is the perfect time to share our time, talent and treasure in helpingbrothers We invite you to join us!”
The students' first commercial was shared with parents and teachers last week, and they have placed postersbraround campus. For the next two weeks, students will implement their plan andbrmonitor success. They registered the campaign with LIMBS International, andbrdonations will be accepted here.