Fourth Grader Coleman Spreads Encouragement with Girl Scout Cookies

During this time of distance learning and extra time at home, even our youngest Wesleyan students are giving back to their communities. Camille Coleman, a Wesleyan fourth grader, thought of a creative (and tasty!) way to give back to front line healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
“I am a Girl Scout and every year, after cookie season, we have left over cookies,” said Camille. “I wondered what would happen if I got friends and family to pay for the leftover cookies and then we could give them to healthcare workers and others on the frontline. Everybody loves Girl Scout Cookies and that seemed like a nice way to encourage people who are working so hard right now.”

Camille’s goal was to send 50 boxes and she quickly surpassed that goal. She raised money beyond her cookie inventory, so she donated it to GetUSPPE.org, a group that is raising money to provide PPE gear for frontline workers.

Camille also got her troop involved. Her fellow Girl Scouts made uplifting posters and letters to go along with the cookies.

“One of the moms of a girl in my troop is a doctor at Emory,” said Camille. “She sent me pictures of the doctors and nurses with their cookies and signs. Seeing them smile put a smile on my face since so many of them cannot see their families right now because of the risks of COVID-19. I am so thankful they are still there keeping us safe.”
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