Mikaela Van Haren - Saving koalas with generosity and kindness
Photo - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
After seeing the absolutely horrific scenes of the badly injured wildlife during the bushfires in 2019, 10 year old Mikaela Van Haren was gutted, and vowed then to save up as much pocket money as she could to help the koalas and all their animal friends.
Saving incredibly hard all year, and going without purchasing her favourite thins, Mikaela managed to raise $1400.20. She also did her own fundraising with family and friends, who had no problem donating to such a worthy cause, especially her 8 year old brother!
Even with the isolation of covid, and the devastating hail storm that Mikaela’s family and house endured, her determination to save money to help the animals has never wavered.
Mikaela has always loved animals and cares for them dearly. She is adamant she will join her Aunty in the veterinarian field when she graduates university.
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