Student uses school leadership position to fundraise
Nate May, 11, hopes to use his leadership position to raise funds and awareness of the Backpack Buddies program run by local charity Bridge Builders.
He currently volunteers at the organisation every week and has already raised more than $2400, which will feed three children in the Backpack Buddies program for the entire year.
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Bridge Builders supports 180 children in 15 schools across the Peel region, with 40 more children in the community still on the waitlist.
'I can't imagine going home on the weekend to no food in the pantry,' Nate said.
'That's the sad reality for lots of kids in the community and I want to do as much as I can to help.'
Bridge Builders CEO Kelly Hinder said Nate's dedication and leadership was truly inspiring.
'His passion for helping others embodies the spirit of community and generosity we strive to uphold at Bridge Builders,' she said.
'With his help and the support of our incredible community, we can ensure that no child in our region has to face hunger alone.' Nate May and his sister Mia volunteer at Bridge Builders every Thursday with their family Credit: Supplied
Nate's mother Demi said she couldn't be prouder of her son's commitment and the positive impact he was making at such a young age.
Nate will be helping MBC hold a whole school cereal domino event on June 25 to raise more donations for Bridge Builders.
The event encourages every student to contribute a cereal box that will form a large domino chain.
The cereal will then be donated to Bridge Builders, along with a gold coin donation.
'Please, if you can spare any loose change for hungry local kids, it would make my year,' Nate said.
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