Kids' Quotes

Letters from the Can Do Kids to families receiving Christmas gift baskets.Can Do Volunteers over the Holiday preparing gift baskets

"I'm a fourth grader at Irving. I'm writing this letter of behalf of the 'Can Do Foundation'. As you probably already know, the Founder of 'Can Do' is Ms. Jennifer Wilfong. She started this foundation during the school year of 2002-2003."

Read the kids personal letters describing what Can Do is:
Hi, my name is Steve
Hi, my name is Shaylin
Hi, my name is Keshaundria
Hi, my name is Jarious
Hi, my name is Shanyria
Hi, my name is Shatea

On Dec. 10-11th, Borders Bookstore allowed volunteers representing the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund to wrap gifts for Borders' customers.  During just a few hours, $84 was donated to Can Do for gift wrapping services.  Thanks to the Borders organization, their freely giving customers, and the Can Do volunteers for raising money for the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund.



Founder Jennifer Wilfong introducing the Can Do $1,000 Scholarships to the 2005-2006 fourth grade class at Peoria's Irving School.

"I went to Irving in second third and fourth grade, and I remember you. I still have the shirt you gave us. I'm going to hang it up for luck, because I feel lucky to receive money to help me go to college. I want to be an anesthesiologist. Thank you!"

--Can Do Kid

 

 

More Can Do Kid's Quotes...

 "I promise to finish college, IF I DON'T FINISH COLLEGE YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE THE MONEY IF YOU DON'T WANT TO."
-----Can Do Kid,
Irving School

"Thank you for supporting me with a scholarship. I appreciate it very much. I will try really hard in high school."
-----Can Do Kid,
Irving School  

"I really appreciate your kind help. I'm thankful with my whole heart. YOU MAKE ME REALLY WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE FOR SURE. You made a big difference in my life. You are the most wonderful, thoughtful, kind hearted person I've ever heard of. Thank you very much."
-----Can Do Kid,
Irving School

 

Who is the wisest person you know?
What wisdom or advice have they given you?

Jacolby My mom: My mom told me to never give up on my work.
Quentin My dad: My dad told me not to smoke because it hurts your body.
Tiara My grandma: My grandma told me to stay away from strangers.
Larry My mom: My mom gave me good advice to do good in school.
Paven My mom: My mom told me to never to give up on something, try hard.
Kuaneisha Ms. Wilfong: Ms. Wilfong told me about the Can Do Scholarship.
Terrelle My dad: My dad taught me how to play basketball.
Octavia My grandma: My grandma told me to follow my dreams.
Tina My mom and sister: I can do anything I want to if I put my mind to it.
Antonio My grandma: My grandma told me to be good in school.
Jose My dad: Study hard to be smart.

Persuasion letter winner

BackpackThree Can Do Kids were awarded backpacks/book bags in the Fall 2004 when they persuaded their classmates that they most deserved the Caterpillar backpacks.  (Thanks to Caterpillar for donating these Cat backpacks)  Here is a sample of one of the three 'persuasion' letters that was written by one of the winners of the back packs/book bags:

"I think I should have the book bag because my book bag has holes in it.  I loose my pencil through the holes in the bag.  I also use my bag for multiple reasons for example, I bring home my reading assignment and homework.  Another reason is that my zipper is broken on my bag and I can't close it.  With the new bag, I will have privacy and I won't loose my pencils.  As you can see, I think I should have the book bag."
-----Can Do Kid,
Irving School

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