Written by Marketing Intern Rose Provine
Erica King from Dedham Country Day School seems like an ordinary 13-year-old. She is an active participant in her school and community, playing ice hockey, field hockey and lacrosse. She enjoys spending time with her friends and meeting new people. King is very focused on her goals and having fun while accomplishing them. But this young girl from Massachusetts in not your typical middle schooler; she an extraordinary girl making a difference in the world, one fundraiser at a time.
In 2008, King launched the charity, If Not You, Who?, which allows people to discover and discuss global and local issues, while finding ways to help.
This wonderful idea was inspired by a gift given to young King: a book consisting of information about different charities. King was immediately intrigued, and did more research more online. She started putting coins in a jar with hopes to collect enough money to be able to make a difference. This immediately followed with potluck dinners and concerts to benefit different charities.
If Not You, Who?supports charities such as Free the Children, The Girl Effect, Orphan Foundation of America, Smile Train, Faces of Children, Snowball Express, Camp No Limits and Dream Far.
Lead by example like young Erica King and help make a difference in the world we live in. For more information, visit http://www.ifnotyouwhosite.org/
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