Introducing Cayden Taipalus is a kindhearted 8-year-old from Michigan. After seeing a friend at Challenger Elementary School in Howell, Michigan, denied a hot lunch because there wasn’t enough money in his account, third-grader Cayden started an inspired campaign. Unsettling Event Fosters Compassion: Cayden’s goal was inspired by an upsetting incident in which his friend was served a cheese sandwich rather than a heated meal.
Alarmed by the injustice, Cayden went to his mother, Amber Melke-Peters, and said he wanted to support his friend and make sure that this kind of thing wouldn’t happen again. Introducing Cayden Taipalus is a kindhearted 8-year-old from Michigan. After seeing a friend at Challenger Elementary School in Howell, Michigan, denied a hot lunch because there wasn’t enough money in his account, third-grader Cayden started an inspired campaign. Unsettling Event Fosters Compassion: Cayden’s goal was inspired by an upsetting incident in which his friend was served a cheese sandwich rather than a heated meal. Alarmed by the injustice, Cayden went to his mother, Amber Melke-Peters, and said he wanted to support his friend and make sure that this kind of thing wouldn’t happen again. Cayden’s Creative fundraiser Website: To assist Cayden in addressing his issue, Amber developed the “Pay It Forward: No Kid Goes Hungry” fundraiser website. Cayden extended his hand to his
“I am really proud of my son,” said Amber. He is only eight years old, yet I find it amazing that he can grasp the concept. His heart is golden.
