North Penn 6th Grader Leads Fundraiser For Hurricane Harvey

LANSDALE, PA — When Hurricane Harvey battered Houston and the Gulf Coast this month, North Penn School District sixth grader Emma Hersh was determined to make a difference.

The Gwyn-Nor Elementary student organized a fundraiser with the assistance of staff at the school.

Emma's tireless work helped lead to more than $800 being raised for Harvey relief, the school district said.

The money was sent to North Penn and Gwyn-Nor alum Georgina Tannous Baba and Mia Tannous, who are teachers in the Houston area, North Penn said.

The donation will help teachers and students recover from Harvey.

Excellent work, Emma!

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