Almost $ 3,500… Wow! I am blown away by the generosity of the students in the St Louis area. Yesterday, I went to three schools (Mason Elementary, South Technical High School and Kennard Classical Academy) to accept checks on behalf of the American Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. One absolutely adorable little kindergarten girl from Kennard Classical Academy pulled me aside and said, “I gave all my money in my piggy bank to help the people from the earthquake.” Some of these kids created and sold beautiful pins in the shape of a house, some paid $1 to wear baseball caps and some very creative hats. In some schools, the faculty and staff even got in on the action by paying $5 to wear jeans to school. We also received checks from the parents of these students. I wish everyone could see the look on the faces of these kids when I tell them how much the Red Cross appreciates their help and especially how much the people of Haiti will appreciate their help. I have four more schools to visit this week. I can’t wait! This has become my favorite part of working at the Red Cross.