The entire student body of the Lucayan International School (LIS) should be commended for their awesome donation to the Grand Bahama Children's Home on Wednesday.

After holding a fun/run event in April, the school used the proceeds to present the Home with a whopping $11,105.76, which is by far one of the largest amounts of money given to the organization by a school.

What is so wonderful about this generous act is knowing they are youngsters who are showing that much can be done when one allows the 'humanitarian spirit' within to prevail.

The GB Children's Home is always in need of contributions as it serves to cater to the needs of children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected, thus any help given is greatly appreciated.

Cognizant of this, coordinators of the LIS's community outreach program decided to put ' service above self' by seeking ways in which they could help those who are less fortunate than themselves.

At a time when more and more people are only pursuing matters that benefit themselves, it is good to know that there are individuals who care about the misfortune of others, or who are willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. In this case, it is concerned children who are leading the way in how

important it is to give.

Their efforts are indeed refreshing because it can be used as a good example of children learning the value of helping other children. In fact, many adults can learn a thing or two from their exemplary conduct.

It would seem as though students from LIS are becoming popular givers as similar work was done by eight brave young women about two months ago, who were lead by the 'giving spirit' within them to help the feeding program at the Lewis Yard Primary School. Heading the group was 12-year-old Alexis deGregory, who along with her friends labored tirelessly to bake about 223 dozen cookies which enabled them to donate $1,400 to the worthwhile cause. They also received assistance from the Education Centre and Sunland Baptist Academy.

Known as 'Cookies for Kids' the whole operation is remarkable in that it took the hard work of youngsters baking chocolate chip cookies to help feed other children whose parents could not afford to send them to school with lunch. Another goal of the youngsters is to help in the construction of a cafeteria on the school campus. A total of 65 students are presently on the daily program, however, their goal is to reach other students at the school who have not come forward to be a part of the program.

In the midst of so much being said about the unsatisfactory conduct of some young people, it is certainly good to know that there are young men and women who are doing positive things and learning how to do them from an early age. Therefore, it can never be said too much what accomplishments the youth of the country are doing, especially when they benefits those who cannot help themselves.

The students of LIS are charting the way for students from other schools to follow. It is hoped that all youngsters will endeavor to be their brother's

keeper and to discover the real meaning of kindness by living their lives unselfishly.