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Kids Answer President's Request
Saturday, October 13, 2001
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By Allen Howard / The Cincinnati Enquirer

American children and youth have been called on to get involved -- from the kids of World War II collecting coins to buy War Bonds to Vietnam-era teens wearing bracelets bearing the names of prisoners of war.

Cincinnati, Ohio
President Bush's request for every child in America to send a dollar to the White House for children in Afghanistan brought quick responses Friday from Tristate schools and students.

Craig Hockenberry, principal of Oyler Elementary School in Lower Price Hill, made the announcement to his 606 students Friday morning. He immediately started a campaign to get a dollar from each student.

“The response from the children was great,” Mr. Hockenberry said.

William Burwinkel, president of National Marketshare Group Inc. of Lower Price Hill, informed Mr. Hockenberry that his company will match dollar-for-dollar -- up to $5,000 -- the kids' contributions.

“We want to let the kids know that there is a community down here that will stand behind them if they want to dig into their pockets to help,” Mr. Burwinkel said.
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