From now unitl Jan. 21 Invisible Children will host a book drive to raise money for the Layibi Secondary School in Northern Uganda. Any gently used books, which will be sold later for money, can be donated during SRT. Co-President and senior Emily Patterson said members of Invisible Children will come around during SRT to collect all donations. Book donations can also be dropped off to Room E228. The SRT that contributes the highest number of books will receive a pizza party in SRT.
Sponsor Alicia Noneman sent an e-mail to staff reminding them of the great cause they are supporting. “The school receiving the money helps protect children from being abducted and forced to fight in the rebel army as well as acclimate former child soldiers into life as an ordinary child,” she said.
“Last year the drive raised over $300,” Patterson said. “This year we are looking to greatly exceed that amount.” For more information, go to InvisibleChildren.com. By Maddi Bourgerie <[email protected]>