How "From Trash to a Class" Started

It was spring time and I was at the dentist's office for my yearly teeth cleaning. As I was coming out of the building, I noticed an empty Pepsi bottle on the ground. Before then, I had thought about the idea of collecting bottles and cans as a way of earning money for charity. I always ended up coming to the conclusion that it would be a lot of effort and not much gain. After all, a can or plastic soda bottle only brings in 0.5 cents.

On this spring day, I decided something different. I thought to myself that I might as well try it out, and would start with the empty Pepsi bottle in front of me. After then, I started to become more aware of the empty cans all around, left on buses or on the sidewalk. I carried a plastic grocery bag in my pocket and picked up whatever was on my trail. 

To date, I have collected 1,948 bottles and cans, which is $97.40. Considering that I thought I would collect 100 cans, and become discouraged(since it would only be $5), I am very encouraged at how well I have done so far! This was only possible because of friends, family, and neighbours who decided that this was an important cause and help me out by donating their empty bottles and cans.

The success of this fundraiser really depends on everyone, which is why I think it is so great. I have set my goal high, to collect 500,000 empty bottles and cans. This would not only provide start-up costs for Collège Amélioration Jeunesse, but it would allow the school to run for an entire year without the need for outside donations.  

As of today, we are 498,052 bottles and cans away from our goal. Can you help lower this number? 

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