Taylor Elementary Kids Lose Homes, Possessions, and School in Flood

This past summer, there was a devastating flood in Iowa, but Cedar Rapids was impacted the most. Hundreds of businesses and homes were destroyed, and Taylor Elementary School was also left in shambles. It had to close, and every child that attended was forced to relocate. The children are dispersed everywhere: to over 50 different schools. Sometimes siblings were even sent to different schools. The Taylor neighborhood was not prosperous to begin with, and now it is in ruin. Besides losing touch with friends, the children of Taylor Elementary also lost their homes and possessions.

The Taylor 3 Wish Club was inspired by a 10 year old boy, Elijah Bahati. Elijah was a friend of Hannah Wheeler’s family (President, Taylor 3 Wish Club). He attended Taylor, and Hannah saw first hand how tough it was for him. Through this inspiration, the Taylor 3 Wish Club got started. The idea is to give every child the opportunity to make three wishes- one big, one medium, and one small. The sky’s the limit! We couldn’t do much about getting their school reopened, but everyone would love to have three wishes!

The organization’s hope is not to turn to local businesses for donations (because the flood decimated the local community), but to make it an international affair. We will try our best to spread the word across the world, and reach kind people willing to donate. People can make a cash donation or select a wish to grant from the list provided on the website.

With the help of Kestrel Henry (a brilliant, caring, and mature young lady), the Internet Marketing Group gladly donated our expertise to launch the website. We’re now asking for your help. If you’re comfortable with the idea, we humbly request you forward this message around the world. One person at a time, and we can make a difference.

On behalf of the Taylor 3 Wish Club, thank you for your consideration.

Jeff McEachron, President
Internet Marketing Group
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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