Photo of the Day: How Hanna helped support Typhoon Haiyan

She’s only 8 years old, but she wanted to help out any way that she could. Meet Hanna, a grade 3 student from Saskatchewan. Hanna learned about Typhoon Haiyan during her Social Studies class. After hearing about the devastation in the Philippines, she thought about how she could raise money to help those who were affected.

Hanna suggested to her mom that she could dance for people, which sparked the idea of organizing a talent show, as well as a supper and family dance. With the help of  the Filipino community in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan, Hanna’s “Funds for Philippines” event was a great success! Not to mention, it was held on an night when it was -50 degrees outside! “We were so amazed by the support of the community,” said her mother, Cora DeVos.

Hanna and her community raised $3,600 for the Canadian Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan fund! Thank you so much for your amazing work, Hanna!

Note: The following appeal is now closed. You can support our ongoing work by donating to the Canadian Red Cross.