Sometimes, eavesdropping can lead to special moments.
Moments like last Saturday, where four young ladies from Trigg County Middle School — Maclyn Bloecher, Aubri Elliott, Ada Redd and Daizi Quinteros — followed up on days of planning, put their hobbies to use, and set up a beads-and-bracelets booth to make money at Hancock’s Neighborhood Market in Cadiz.
And moments like Monday afternoon, where rather than pocketing their 315 hard-earned dollars, they instead decided to personally hand it over to The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County — hoping to lift others in need.
Maclyn’s mother, Tara, is a board member for the organization, and often has to take non-profit related calls in her home office. It’s fundraising time, and the conversations can become deep, personal and difficult.
Maclyn knows, because she heard.
Part of that conversation, Tara confirmed, revolved around the annual dues required for elementary, middle and high school students to attend the club — and where would those students stand and be without the necessary means.
From there, Elliott said Maclyn sought out the crew through a group chat, one surprisingly a happening place for a bunch of non-driving, almost-teenagers.
It’s here, Tara said, where, unbeknownst to her, the planning for a fundraiser truly began — four young women looking to divide and conquer through their savvy, crafty skill sets.
Maclyn later came back to her with several questions about the club, ideas on how to give more, and a desire to visit the property and its many facets before setting to work with her friends.
Looking to meet a modest goal of $100, each of them pre-made at least 20 bracelets throughout last week — staying up past midnight last Friday just to meet the mark.
With price points at $2 for earrings, $3 for keychains and $5 for bracelets, some of those sold, but Maclyn and Elliott said they were overrun with requests for more personalized jewelry — including some asking for Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles color schemes ahead of Super Bowl 59.
This was entrepreneurship, combined with a servant’s heart.
Despite all four of them keeping heavy calendars with school and extracurricular activities — like swimming, cheerleading and soccer — don’t be surprised if this kiosk pops up again in the future.
The Fantastic Four already have a goal of $500 the next time they collaborate, hopes on the horizon of being a kid sponsor for the club.
