11-y-o's letter spurs $100,000 donation to school library

Author: Sonia Mitchell, Gleaner Writer
Title: A child shall lead them - 11-y-o's letter spurs $100,000 donation
Date Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
URL: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090304/lead/lead2.html

Abstract:

A primary school student participates in an assignment where she writes a letter requesting donations for her school library. This letter caught the attention of National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, which donated JMD 100, 000 towards increasing the school library's stock. The author in the article provides the background behind the student's motivation for writing the letter, the sponsor's motivation for the donation and the reception of the school administrator to the donation and intention for how the donation will impact on the school library programmes.


Extract from source:

Daniella Henry's assignment letter was a dream come true for Balmagie Primary School, as it wooed the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation to donate $100,000 to help the institution's library dramatically increase its book complement.