Nevada teen creates charity to support senior citizens

March 2, 2022 11:23 PM

Published March 2, 2022 4:52 PM

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - A 14-year-old from Nevada created a charity to send handmade cards to senior citizens.

The former Nevada spelling bee champion began "Uplifting Deliveries" after volunteering at a nursing home.

She says she noticed how socially isolated senior citizens can be so she partnered with her local restaurants to deliver meals and handmade cards.

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