After our attendance at the Marine Mammal Center's seal release in Bodega Bay, Grady set out to learn more about the animals that need to be adopted from the MMC. We got online, read a great deal about their program and he had his sights set on adopting Astro, a steller sea lion. Only problem was that he needed to earn $30.
With the recent decline in our chicken population (we're down to three!), his egg earning money had dwindled. I put a post on Facebook and my very kind friends rallied and hired him to perform a few jobs for $10 each. He was to advertise for our local coffee/ice cream shop and spread the word about their lovely organic ice cream. He was also going to assist a friend in training her new puppy. Lastly, he was hired to give a presentation at his former preschool about his fundraising drive and the marine mammals that live at the center.
He gathered all of his information, created a magnetic board with brochures attached and cute pictures. He printed out information on Astro to share with the kids. He held a question and answer session with the teachers and little ones. He was a super star. When we left the school he said he was "nervous and proud". Of course you were sweetie. I was too.
He held up his end of the bargain and we drove down to the MMC in Sausalito. We were greeted by the awesome volunteers and they showered him with kind words and commended him for his hard work. He left with a certificate of adoption, a book, a stuffed sea lion & new socks. He hit the jackpot today and he spent all of his hard-earned money at the MMC, which helps to support the MMC's mission.
G has such a love for animals and I have such an admiration for his tenacity and steadfastness. As soon as we arrived home, he promptly asked if he could put up a display of all things Marine Mammal Center, with a variety of marine mammals, brochures, books, toys, cards, certificates and artwork created by him.
Good job little man. You made me such a proud mama. You are excellent.
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