21 January 2009
A Prince Who Behaves Like A Pauper
Posted by admin under: community service .
Scoutingnews has found a really interesting story about Peter Larson in Minnesota who voluntarily sleeps outdoors in negative temperatures in order to call attention to the plight of those who may be homeless.
Peter spends 45 nights just like this, in a sleeping bag his grandmother made. His humble efforts have raised $85,000 for those without homes. A Cub Scout lecture in first grade inspired the effort.
Peter Larson: “The money I raise goes to a community organization called Interfaith Outreach in Community Partners.”
Jill Kohler, IOCP Development Director: “That’s what Interfaith’s about, trying to maintain stability for families so they can move ahead and advance into a better life. Peter this year has become sort of our poster child of what one person can do.”
Dan has more info on his site including a video where you can see the “Prince of the Sleepouts” and a family he has helped.
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