Helping Haiti ‘Pic'k up the pieces

January 28, 2010

Pic River has joined the long list of communities and organizations offering financial support and to Haiti.

Following the deadly earthquake in the country earlier this month, support has begun to pour in to the country.

After students at Pic River Elementary School raised $2,258.45 in a fundraiser for the troubled trouble, chief and council of Pic River decided to match the donation. It will be presented to the Canadian Red Cross Jan. 29.

"This is a very important lesson that our young children learned in humanity and in life," said Chief Roy Michano. "The caring and the hearts of our children showed immense compassion in wanting to contribute to this tragic situation happening in Haiti.

The students organized a four-hour skate-a-thon Jan. 22. Students canvassed the community for pledges and received donations of hot dogs, hot chocolate and wood from community groups.