One to Watch: Grace, 13, fundraiser

Tell us about yourself :

I live in Bentleigh Victoria. I’m home educated.

Apart from my fundraising projects, my interests are Latin dancing, reading and acting. I also like studying mythology.

How long have you been a fundraiser?

Last year I ran a read -a-thon for home educated people to raise funds for the same not-for-profit organisation . I’m running one this year, too. I’ ve been donating to causes for several years.

Why do you fundraise? Why not just spend the money on yourself?

I figure that the more I can do to help people, the better. So if I have the means, I will – as much as possible.

How did you go about raising money this year?

I made and sold carrot cakes through a community house. I also sold greeting cards I made to family members. And I asked for donations instead of gifts, from family and friends. My goal was to raise $1500 for TEAR Australia to purchase a well in a developing country.

Who helped you? /Anyone to thank?

Certainly my family was very supportive and they helped me a lot.

Any advice for aspiring fundraisers?

Don’t be worried that you won’t get support. No matter how impossible a goal seems , people will usually support your ideas.