Huntsville, AL - Jennae Leslie is only 6 years old. However, her age has never stopped her from getting things done. “She's always been very inquisitive. She has a go get it attitude. She's always wanted to do things on her own,” says Jennae’s mother, Jessica Fortune.
Now, she is putting that “go get it” attitude to work by helping victims of April’s Fury. “When the tornadoes hit, she came to me and she said, Mommy, I want to do something for the kids, I have to do something for the kids,” says Fortune.
That something turned into a volunteer organization called Kidz to Kidz. Jennae is collecting clothes, toys, and supplies to five to tornado victims. “I have some shoes, and some baby shoes, and I have some baby clothes,” says Jennae. Her mom adds, “She said, well I want it to only be kids. They give stuff to me and we turn around and give that stuff to other kids. and she said, she wanted to be in charge of it.”
So far, Jennae has filled a room in her house with things she has collected from friends and family. But, for this “go get it” six year old, it isn’t enough. “We reached out to Oakwood University, and they got behind her idea,” says Fortune. “They were very excited that she was so young and has so much energy.”
Oakwood University will be hosting Jennae’s donation drive Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. And, Jennae is asking for your help. “What I'm trying to do is, I'm trying to see if I can get as many stuff as I can and maybe they'll jump up and say hey, maybe I want to help too.”
Items Needed: Children’s clothing, shoes, hair care products, bathing products, baby lotion and powder, stuffed animals, toys, books, children’s DVD’s, baby formula, baby wipes, baby diapers, children’s socks/underwear.
The drive will be held at Oakwood University, Blake Center Mall, 7000 Adventist Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35896 from 3-5pm on Tuesday, May 10, Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12.
For more information about Kidz to Kidz, you can call 256-640-2483.
