214 Cans

It started with me pushing Callie in the stroller, Emerson driving his Jeep (which we used for can haulin) and Savannah going door to door around the block asking neighbors for canned goods for her school's food drive. That lead to her calling family and asking for more canned goods. Which lead to Savannah, Emerson and me setting up a table outside of Smith's grocery store last Thursday night and asking strangers for canned goods or cash donations.

Here's how she made out:

Neighbors: about 45 cans
Family: about 60 cans (38 from Mike)
Grocery store: about 45 cans
Grocery store cash: $38.50 which turned into about 65 cans

On Friday, I took Savannah into school and we grabbed a flatbed cart and loaded it with all the cans she had collected. The cart was overflowing with cans. As we rolled it into her class all of her classmates stood and began cheering, clapping and a few even ran up to hug her. They told her how "awesome" she was and how 214 cans "rocks". She explained to the class how she was able to collect so many. Even a few of the older students saw her cart filled with cans and were giving her high-fives and telling her how "awesome" it was. The neighboring class came out into the hallway to see the cart of cans. I could tell she was proud of her work.

Today, we found out her class donated more cans than any other class in the school. We think Savannah personally brought in more cans than two entire grades. Her teacher is throwing them a pizza and root beer party which they're all very excited about.

We've heard a few friends tell us they've heard about Savannah's 214 cans. Her little story has gotten out. It's been a fun experience for her and for her to see how helping others can bring some personal satisfaction.