Since Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar earlier this month, we've been getting reports from across the United States of people moved to action. Here's one that especially inspired us:
Five-year-old Zack, with a little help from his mother Isla, created a lemonade stand fundraiser for UNICEF to help benefit victims. He set a goal of raising $200, but he surpassed it, raising $319 by selling glasses of lemonade along with cookies.
Zack's commitment to the children of Myanmar reminds us that everyone can join in the fight for child survival, and that every dollar donated to UNICEF can help a child in need before, during or after a natural disaster strikes.
Please use the Comments feature below to add your voice to our virtual "round of applause" for Zack and to share what you've been doing to help kids in need.
Comments (15)
Way to go, Zack! I hope other kids follow your lead. What a great idea.
Posted by Frank Susa, UNICEF USA | May 22, 2008 4:03 PM
Posted on May 22, 2008 16:03
Zack you are my hero!!! that was a great lemonade stand. You can be very proud of what you are doing to help others!!
Take Care
Jay
Posted by Jay R | May 22, 2008 8:14 PM
Posted on May 22, 2008 20:14
What an amazing thing to teach our children. Its never too young to teach kindness and generosity. Zack is a special boy for sharing his big heart with those most desparately in need! Cheers to you Zack!
Posted by Julie Levis | May 23, 2008 1:02 AM
Posted on May 23, 2008 01:02
I love reading stories of children, so young, doing what they can to help people around the world. GREAT JOB ZACK!!
Posted by Allison Rodriguez | May 23, 2008 1:52 PM
Posted on May 23, 2008 13:52
Wow, Zack is definitely a child to be a proud parent of! You can tell that he will go far in life with so much dedication at such a young age. It's very inspiring... even for a college student like me! Great job!
Posted by Alisha | May 23, 2008 1:57 PM
Posted on May 23, 2008 13:57
I love the hearts of kids.
It is a good reminder that they know more about whats going on then we give them credit for.
Hearts of children are wonderful.
Way to go, Zack!
Posted by sarah | May 23, 2008 3:03 PM
Posted on May 23, 2008 15:03
Hello Zack,my name is Sundie and I'm from Burma (Myanmar) the country that you're trying to help out right now. I just want to thank you on the behalf of the children and the people in Burma. I am so proud of you. You really touched my heart and I encourage to continue doing these things that will change people's lives. Well done!
Posted by Sundie Zin | May 23, 2008 3:12 PM
Posted on May 23, 2008 15:12
YAYE! you are so amazing Zack!!! It's great that children are also helping children and are learning that all our efforts big or small make the greatest difference!
Posted by Christine | May 23, 2008 6:04 PM
Posted on May 23, 2008 18:04
Dear Jack well done. you have really inspired all of us. you have made us proud by your actions. Keep the good work up. GOD bless you. May GOD inspire more children like you to help those who are in real need of help may it be through any source
Posted by Risheesh | May 24, 2008 3:56 AM
Posted on May 24, 2008 03:56
Hey Zack. The UNICEF team is proud of you!
Posted by Amna Ahmed | May 25, 2008 9:12 PM
Posted on May 25, 2008 21:12
Dear Zack, I liked your idea of the Lemonade Stand.. it looks pretty cool.. nice work..
Posted by Souvik Das | May 27, 2008 1:03 AM
Posted on May 27, 2008 01:03
Hello Zack,my name is Zeeshan Mahmood, Country Pakistan,you have really inspired all of us. you have made us proud by your actions. Keep the good work up. GOD bless you. May GOD inspire more children like you to help those who are in real need. In Jesus Christ.
Posted by Zeeshan Mahmood | May 28, 2008 1:47 AM
Posted on May 28, 2008 01:47
What a star you are and what a thoughtfull boy helping others .We love you lots - Booboo , Al and Ru xx
Posted by Auntie BooBoo | May 28, 2008 10:44 AM
Posted on May 28, 2008 10:44
Hello Zack,
I am originally from Burma and with many relatives back home my heart is truly broken by the outcomes of the cyclone. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. You are an amazing child and a true inspiration. Please continue to be informed and proactive to help every child in need.
God Bless You.
"You must be the change you want to see in this world" - Ghandi
Diana
Posted by Diana | May 28, 2008 11:36 AM
Posted on May 28, 2008 11:36
Isla and I want to thank Unicef for providing such great visibility to Zack's efforts to help the children of Burma. He loves the web site, loves the international blog that has started, and loves lemonade! Isla and I spent six years in Asia and during our stay visited Yangon and some extremely remote areas of Burma that we know have been severely damaged. We all wish that the humanitarian aid and supplies still waiting off the coast are quickly delivered to the estimated 2 million survivors faced with limited water, hunger, loss of shelter and disease.
Jamie
Posted by Jamie Wilson (Zack's Dad) | May 29, 2008 4:24 PM
Posted on May 29, 2008 16:24