Pinwheels Help Girl, 11, Raise Money For Greenhill Humane Society

Greenhill Humane Society‘s second largest fundraiser – Bark in the Park – is this Saturday

But like most things, it has been affected by coronavirus pandemic.

The event is going virtual this year, but their fundraising goals remain high.

And 11-year-old Emma Phipps’ acts of kindness are going a lot further than just a donation toward that goal.

“I wasn’t sure how I was going to fundraise,” she said, “because it’s hard to ask for money right now, even to help people or animals.”

But even with mask and distance requirements, Emma found a way to raise money – while also spreading kindness

“We decided we would start making pinwheels and selling them with a $7 donation to Greenhill for Park in the Park,” she said.

But it’s more than just a pinwheel: each one has a unique message.

Phipps writes inspiring words on each petal, then attaches a goodie bag, and delivers them – all while keeping her distance.

“Just to spread kindness,” she said, “because everybody needs kindness right now.”

“The pinwheel doesn’t stop with Bark in the Park,” Megan Brezovar with Greenhill Humane Society said. “You’re going to drive around town you’re going to see these beautiful pinwheels where she actually addresses personally each person with such kind words and acts of kindness.”

Phipps said her goal was originally to raise $250.

“But now we’ve raised $1,032,” she said.

“That money is what continues to keep our operations running,” Brezovar said. “This is what pays our staff pays for all of our veterinary care medical care.”

In an uncertain time, a young girl is continuing her mission to help animals in need while inspiring others through acts of kindness.

Fundraising ends Friday night at 5 p.m. if you’d like to help Greenhill reach their $100,000 goal.