When cousins Alexis, Madisen, Analya and Isabela were bored one day, they were tasked to look up a fundraiser to adopt and support. Through their search they found No Kid Hungry because they liked the idea of feeding hungry kids in America.
Kids for the Fight was formed in 2018 by Madisen Gregersen, Alexis Gregersen, Analya Ulloa, Isabela Ulloa and Maren Neunfinger.
“We did significantly better than we imagined the first time we asked for donations on a Sunday morning in Los Gatos at the farmers market, and we recognized our capabilities from ourselves and our communities.”
One piece of advice the girls had for beginner hosts, was that “it is important to be knowledgeable about the organization you are supporting and know where the donations are going. People want to know where their money is going, so be knowledgeable and open to having conversations and explaining the mission of the organization.” This can also drive people to want to donate more toward the cause. No Kid Hungry has lots of helpful resources you can print out and have on your table for customers.
The girls have received lots of positive reinforcements from the community over the past three years they have been hosting fundraisers, and it’s what pushes them to continue to fundraise.
“We often hear what we are doing is incredible, and how inspiring it is for other people to see young ladies like us making a difference at such a young age. It’s also amazing to observe how much inspiration we provide to younger children. We are often approached by children who are enthusiastic about donating and learning more about what we do, and our
hope is that we might inspire them to pursue something they are passionate about and learn how to use it to its full potential. Our most memorable and touching story was when a kind gentleman came up to us and put our first $100 bill in our donation jar and walked away. After he shopped at the farmers market, he returned to put another $300 in our jar and explained he was hungry when he was a kid. The story was touching and emotional, but eye-opening for all of us. He thanked us for doing what we were doing and assured us we were making a difference. This not only felt amazing but confirmed we chose the right fundraiser to partner with.”