When Eric Sanderson received two monetary awards at Upper Township Middle School on June 9 totally $150 he knew just what he wanted to do.
“There was no hesitation on what he wanted to do with the money,” his proud mother, Anne Sanderson said.
He wanted to donate the award money to help someone less fortunate. So he turned to the United Way of Cape May County, and Executive Director, Suzanne Nardi was thrilled to help.
“Another young man might have run out and spent the money on video games without looking back,” Nardi said, “But Eric wanted to do something good for someone else.”
Nardi knew of a local family, who had just undergone a personal tragedy and could use some help. She suggested that Sanderson’s award money could be used to help send one of the children in the family to summer camp. Sanderson agreed.
“The award money will not change my life but (it) can have an positive effect on someone else’s life,” he said.
Not surprisingly, one of the awards Sanderson received was in recognition of his positive attitude, kindness and respect of others.
“He really wanted to pay it forward,” his mom said.
He will be entering Ocean City High School in the fall.
For more information about the United Way of Cape May County, call 729-2002 or visit uwcmc.org
