During Hurricane Harvey my mom and I were in the closet when it was thundering and lightning outside. It was so scary because it was my first hurricane. My mom had her iPad streaming the news and I found it so sad that all of these kids had to evacuate from their homes and lose their toys. I didn’t think I would donate furniture but I wanted to help. Then I had an idea, I would give away my toys. The first toy I chose to give away was a Lego set and that’s how it all began.
My first donation of toys was given to my neighborhood. Then I decided to tell my Nana and said, “I am going to donate toys to kids that lost their toys from Hurricane Harvey. Can you please donate?” I asked my mom to post something on Facebook. Then all of a sudden our whole entire dining room blew up with toys. My mom and dad came into my room one night and said “you’re going to be on tv!” and I started crying.
The next day the news station came and I talked about what I was doing and why I did it. I was able to give 5,000 toys away to 200 kids!
Once all of the toys were given away I didn’t want to stop. With the help of my parents and some friends I was able to set up Lily’s Toy Box.
Hey kids out there, Sometimes you can do anything you want. Encourage one another.
Love, Lily DuBose
