A champion fundraiser at only ten years old!
At just ten years old, Chelsie Santoro has earned serious respect. An artist and philanthropist, this ambitious young nature-lover decided that she was going to organize a fundraiser, and donate the proceeds to WWF.
Chelsie resolved years ago that she was going to do everything she could to make a difference for the environment. For example, for her tenth birthday she asked her friends and family to make a donation to help animals in need instead of buying her gifts.
On the weekend of November 2 – 3, she held an auction of her paintings in Montreal. With the support of her family, friends, and neighbors, the exhibition was a huge success. By the end of the weekend, the show had been seen by more than 100 visitors. A full house!
Chelsie’s goal was to raise $1,000 for WWF through the sale of her paintings. In the end, she surpassed her wildest expectations, raising more than $2,500!
It was a big win for conservation, and Chelsie shares it with the 65 generous donors who bought her work, as well as all the visitors who contributed to the cause.
On behalf of WWF, I’d like to thank and congratulate Chelsie for her determination, and her passion for nature.