Ben Loller of Chestertown heard about a child who donated to an animal shelter, which gave him an idea to turn his 8th birthday into a fundraising event for the Kent County Humane Society.
Ben asked all his friends to bring something he could give to the Kent County Humane Society instead of a gift to him.
We asked him if he was really sure he wanted to do this and he was. Ben had made his New Year resolution to help animals and thought this was a great start!
Ben’s friends came over to celebrate and everyone brought a wonderful donation for the Humane Society. Ben raised close to 200lbs of food in addition to bleach and some cat toys. Some friends also gave Ben some cash and told him he could choose to keep it or donate it, and Ben gave $45 too!
In the end, Ben told us that his friends loved the idea and now they want to do something like this too! We told him he planted a wonderful seed and now hopefully he can watch it grow!!!
By Wendy Loller
Ben Loller, 8, and his sister, Liza, 5, deliver food and cash to the Kent County Humane Society
Mauritz Stetson says
Editor,
I do not know either Ben or his parents but they have to be really nice people. What a really great way to celebrate you birthday, many happy returns Ben.
sara cunningham says
Editor,
Makes my heart smile.
Bill and Ellen Walmsley says
Editor,
We are very proud of Ben and his great idea to help the animals, of course we are his grandparents. Way to go Ben