Karma for Cara Microgrants help fund exceptional service projects led by youth 18 and under working to better their communities. Read about our microgrant recipients from Girl Scout Troop 2276 Allison, Brittany and Kinzee.

1.What inspired you to start this project? 

I’m in a girl scout troop with friends that I have known since 2nd grade. One of our friend’s mom got Stage 4 Colon Cancer. This was hard on all of us so we took action and started our Silver Award on Cancer. We sewed quilts and created packs for patients with cancer.

2. Why is your work important to you?

This is important to me because I care about cancer patients and when people tell me about someone they know with cancer I always feel like I need to help. This was my way to get involved and once I was, it became very important to me.

3. How did the money from the microgrant help with your project?

The money we got from the grant helped pay for everything that went into our packs: socks, books, ginger gum, hand sanitizer etc.

4. What message of giving back do you have for others?

I want others to see and know that if you care enough, good things can happen.