"Lily Gordon wanted a big 11th birthday party.
No, her parents told her. It would be too expensive to invite all her classmates from Prospect Sierra School in El Cerrito.
And that's how it all began. "
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" "You are invited to Lily Gordon's Birthday Party"
"Saturday, April 30, 2005"
"Noon to 3:00 PM"
"I ask that everyone, instead of bringing a present, please bring a cash or check donation...which will be donated to the `Lily Gordon Scholarship' for HIV AIDS orphans in Nyamagongo, Tanzania, Africa."
To offset costs, Lily sought and received donations from Zachary's Pizza, Andronico's as well as from companies that provided a climbing wall, two jumping houses and the cake.
Lily had her big birthday party.
Dozens of children converged on Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley on that April day. And they brought money and checks.
The Lily Gordon Scholarship total: $1,300. "
Read this heartwarming story of how 11-year old kids in America are making a difference in Tanzania
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