LAKEPORT, Calif. – On May 19 a group of third graders at Lakeport Elementary School, armed with a desire to make the world more awesome for children, hosted a bake sale at their Open House night.

All of the goodies were donated by parents, the decorations and signs were made by the students, and students manned the cash register, making change for customers.

Their efforts led to a total sum of $724.24 that was sent directly to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

This project in response to YouTube sensation and kindness champion, Kid President, well known for his “Pep Talk.”

In March, Kid President asked children how they could make the world a more awesome place for other children, and how youngsters and grown ups could work together to make the world a better place.

Mrs. Peart’s class decided through debate and research that they wanted to donate money to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

After much debate about how to raise funds, some students wanted to host an art sale, the students decided that they would raise funds through an after school bake sale.

This project was a collaboration between Ms. Peart’s third grade classroom and the Education Services department at the Lake County Office of Education.

Teachers and staff at Lakeport Elementary baked and donated goodies of all kinds. Parents and students generously purchased the treats as well as made donations.

Volunteers manned the table during Lakeport Elementary’s Open House night and 100-percent of the proceeds went directly to St. Jude’s.