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Source: The Flint Journal
Flint, Michigan USA
6 Year Old's Birthday Benefits Animals
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP
THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Journal Staff Writer
FLUSHING - For a lot of kindergartners, a birthday means a time for presents.
But for McKenna King, 6, it meant a time to help animals.
At her recent birthday celebration, a bowling party at Colonial Lanes, McKenna's guests didn't bring presents for her but instead brought gifts and donations for the Humane Society of Genesee County.
"McKenna loves to watch 'Animal Precinct' on the Animal Planet (cable television channel) and always wants to adopt new animals," said her mom, Dina King.
"We can't adopt all the animals, but I'm trying to teach her there are other ways to help."
So when it came time to plan McKenna's celebration, King decided to skip the gifts.
"I told her we can have a party, but instead of you getting gifts, let's see if your friends can bring donations. She loved the idea," King said.
In preparation for the party, McKenna went on trips to the Humane Society to get donation envelopes and to visit with the animals that her friends' donations would help.
"I think parents appreciated the opportunity, because as a parent, you are always looking for ways to teach kids that it's not always about them," King said.
It's a lesson McKenna learns almost every night when she watches her favorite TV show.
The reality program follows the exploits of agents of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in major American cities, including Detroit.
"She's especially fond of the Detroit episodes," King said.
"It's a little sad sometimes, but most of the time the animals featured in the show find new homes. Most shows have a happy ending."
The Kings' own family pets, a dog and two cats, are animals that once were homeless.
McKenna's party netted $150 in cash for the Humane Society of Genesee County, along with many donated times for the group's wish list.
"I hope her party helped bring attention to the need and how easy it is to help," King said.
Source: The Flint Journal
Flint, Michigan USA
6 Year Old's Birthday Benefits Animals
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP
THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Journal Staff Writer
FLUSHING - For a lot of kindergartners, a birthday means a time for presents.
But for McKenna King, 6, it meant a time to help animals.
At her recent birthday celebration, a bowling party at Colonial Lanes, McKenna's guests didn't bring presents for her but instead brought gifts and donations for the Humane Society of Genesee County.
"McKenna loves to watch 'Animal Precinct' on the Animal Planet (cable television channel) and always wants to adopt new animals," said her mom, Dina King.
"We can't adopt all the animals, but I'm trying to teach her there are other ways to help."
So when it came time to plan McKenna's celebration, King decided to skip the gifts.
"I told her we can have a party, but instead of you getting gifts, let's see if your friends can bring donations. She loved the idea," King said.
In preparation for the party, McKenna went on trips to the Humane Society to get donation envelopes and to visit with the animals that her friends' donations would help.
"I think parents appreciated the opportunity, because as a parent, you are always looking for ways to teach kids that it's not always about them," King said.
It's a lesson McKenna learns almost every night when she watches her favorite TV show.
The reality program follows the exploits of agents of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in major American cities, including Detroit.
"She's especially fond of the Detroit episodes," King said.
"It's a little sad sometimes, but most of the time the animals featured in the show find new homes. Most shows have a happy ending."
The Kings' own family pets, a dog and two cats, are animals that once were homeless.
McKenna's party netted $150 in cash for the Humane Society of Genesee County, along with many donated times for the group's wish list.
"I hope her party helped bring attention to the need and how easy it is to help," King said.
