A commitment by the students of Lawson Heights School to help other kids will hopefully mean smiles, laughter and creative play for children affected by health problems as well as their siblings.

Last fall, students at the school made the decision to adopt Ronald McDonald House (RMH) as the recipient of fundraising efforts that would provide a benefit to other kids, and events including bake sales, a concession, raffle and the recycling of juice boxes helped raise $800.

When the staff at RMH was asked how that money could best be put to use to support the children and families who rely on the house the answer was simple: Lego. Each child and sibling that leaves RMH after their stay receives the opportunity to go to the toy room and choose a brand-new toy to take home and Lego is a hot commodity.

Members of the school’s student leadership group were tasked with the job of purchasing the Lego and they took the work seriously, gathering a selection of favourites and watching every penny to make sure the funds raised by students were well-spent.

“I took four of our members to purchase the Lego,” said Principal Janna Piro. “It was lots of fun; they were using their math skills to estimate totals, calculate tax and make the money go as far as possible.”

The school’s student leadership team delivered the Lego on April 15 and received the opportunity to learn more about the service the house provides and how their contribution will benefit the children and families who temporarily call Ronald McDonald House home.