The younger generation of Great Lakes pioneers has jumped at the chance to get involved with the drought relief appeal, with eight-year-old Piper Bamford leading the charge.
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Alongside her Year 3 classmates from Forster Public School, Piper organised a ‘help the farmers bake sale’ from scratch to raise funds for families impacted by the drought.
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“Proud is an understatement,” Piper’s mum, Michelle Bamford said of her daughter’s fundraising initiative.
”Piper had an idea. She told her friends, she helped me make a flyer, she kept reminding me to put things on social media. She really wanted to help our Aussie farmers.”
And on Sunday, August 26 Piper made her dream a reality, surrounded by apron-clad, smiling friends and family.
“All these little faces were baking with there parents, which is special in itself, and they all were so excited,” Michelle said.
“Some of the kids had a no change policy to make more money, which was so funny.
“Thank you to all of Piper’s friends who shared the passion to help others, it is such a special gift and something that I feel is so important.
“If children can rally together, execute an idea, help people they don’t know and will probably never meet and take time to make a difference… what more can we ask for? As a mother, I am so proud.
“As a member of our community, I’m overwhelmed and my heart is full. The future is bright and the sparkle is endless. Thank you to our giving and hungry customers, and thanks to the mums that gave up their Saturday and Sunday.”
