Noah Rupp, the Providence High School ninth-grader, is only 15. But he's already started his own charity to help the1
Noah's Ark Project began last fall when he and his father, Mark Rupp, were on 2in Asheville, Walking back to their hotel, they3a man who appeared to be homeless and was shaking in the cold. He wanted to do4to help.
When they returned to Charlotte, Noah5what types of products could help a person to stay6. He found a type of bright, orange lightweight sleeping bag, they are waterproof(防水的) and windproof and can be7 all year-round.
They built website and8to raise $5,000 for the first 200 sleeping bags, Noah presented his 9to his classmates. Most were very supportive and helped him with his first fundraiser a yard sale. "We sold our own used things and bought 20 bags that winter.
"It seems it will10much longer time to reach the goal," said Noah, Their next11 is to meet the goal this fall.
Like other teenagers, Noah has homework, plays sports and spends time with friends. But he
12those things well with his charity. He sets aside time each day to work on it.
His mother, Leslie Perez, is13by her son, "What he does is14," said Perez, "Having worked through the project, I15 that no matter what life throws at him, he'll be OK."
