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6-Year-Old’s Sculptures Are Raising Money To Save Australia’s Wildlife

6-Year-Old’s Sculptures Are Raising Money To Save Australia’s Wildlife

6-Year-Old’s Sculptures Are Raising Money To Save Australia’s Wildlife

Owen Colley. Is just 6 years old, but he understands the importance of our planet’s wildlife as much as anyone else.

As the son of an Australian, Owen has a special connection to the animals of his father’s homeland. He was moved to action when he heard how many have died as a result of bushfires that have affected nearly the entire continent.

Owen’s initiative is as unique as it is appropriate. The Hingham, MA, boy is sculpting works of art to raise money for wildlife conservation efforts.

“We’re making little, clay koalas to help the animals that have been hurt by the Australian bushfires,” “Because helping animals is better than watching TV.”

Owen has been sending his clay koalas to those who donate to an online funding campaign set up by his parents.

Starting with a single “family” of clay koalas, Owen thought he might get a handful of people to donate, but his idea proved much more popular than expected.

After meeting their initial campaign goal of $1,000, Owen and his parents raised the target to $5,000, which was met in just a few days.

“But why stop there? His new goal? “$3 million” :)” the family writes.

Read more about this amazing story and find out how you can help here!

 

(Photo courtesy of  You Tube/CBS Boston)

 

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