Boy author raises money for tsunami relief
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (UMNS) - Moved by the tragedy of the Dec. 26 tsunami, 8-year-old Evan Korte has found a way to make a difference in the lives of survivors. With help from his mother, Jennifer, Evan has written a book titled "Poor Old Dog" to sell as a fundraiser. All the profits will go to the United Methodist Committee on Relief to aid those affected by the tsunami.
"An author was visiting (Evan's) school in December, and she was talking about what it was like to write books and work with the illustrator," says Jennifer Korte, of Grand Blanc, Mich. "Evan thought that was so cool and said to me, 'I want to write a story, and I want you to be my illustrator.'"
Evan's ultimate goal is $1,000 in sales, and he has already passed the $750 mark. He decided to give the money to UMCOR because of its church connection: "It works through the church, so we know we can trust it," he explains. The books are sold for $2 or any amount of donation. People interested in the book can call Fenton Church at (810) 629-2132.
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