Written articles about ODFL

Here's what people have said about ODFL:

"This is the best fundraiser we’ve ever done. We’ll do ODFL for as long as I’m at this school.”
~ Mr. Mills, Teacher, Burlingame High School

“I was surprised to receive contact from ODFL that a school was already under construction just weeks after our dollar drive and would be operating within a few months.”
~ Sheila McLeod, Teacher, Centennial High School

"The ‘Fundraiser-in-a-Box’ is exactly what its name implies.”
~ Mr. Mills, Teacher, Burlingame High School

"What you have done with ODFL is truly amazing.”
~ Mr. Mills, Teacher, Burlingame High School

"It isn’t just that one dollar can make a difference. It’s that everyone is putting in a tiny bit and that makes something huge.”
~ Emma Anders, Student Organizer, Burlingame High School

"This is the first time we’ve ever actually seen the results of what our money did.”
~ Mrs. Sharpe, Teacher, Gunn High School

"Within three months of the fundraiser we could see pictures of what our students’ money was doing.”
~ Jodie Hare, Teacher, West High School

“I am very impressed with the One Dollar For Life organization. The system is simple for students to implement and the results of our efforts were almost immediate.”
~ Sheila McLeod, Teacher, Centennial High School

"All I can say is that we are simply OVERWHELMED by your generosity.”
~ Macheru Kamau, Principal, Naro Moru Mixed Secondary School, Kenya

"I’ve never been able to feel I could actually do good in the world. Now I can see that I can.”
~Katie Troxell, Student, St. Francis High School

"For one dollar we built a school that will last for generations? It’s unreal.”
~ Margaret Lewis, Student, Los Altos High School

"I've never been too interested in clubs but what I've learned has turned me on to dedicate myself to something higher and greater".
~Nick Stockman, Student, Stockdale High School

"I wanted to do something with my life.”
~Bobby McLean, Student, Los Altos High School

"The fundraiser was fun and the kids really felt like they had a sense of purpose.”
~ Emma Ayers, Student, Burlingame High School

"Interact stands for ‘International Action”. ODFL is the perfect Interact fundraiser.”
~ Brad Henderson, Rotary Club sponsor, West High School

"There are very few school activities where everybody can contribute and make a difference. This is one of them.”
~ Wynne Satterwhite, Principal, Los Altos High School

"It’s almost like we’re doing as much good for ourselves as we are for those who are getting the school.”
~ Meaghan Neider, Sacred Heart High School

"This is just a great idea.”
~ Eileen Chang, Teacher, Terman Middle School

“The Fundraiser-in-a-Box is essential and helps get a jump start. Everything we need is there. It is extremely clear about the steps we can take and what people can do to make it happen."
~ Julia Kennedy, Teacher, Golden Valley High School

"It’s so simple, but if everybody does it, it’ll work.”
~ Nancy Smith, Teacher, Jordan Middle School

"This is probably the best thing we’ve done all year.”
~ Amber Khan, Student, Gunn High School

"Thanks for sending pictures of the milk cows and the kids in the orphanage. We were so excited you can't even believe it..”
~ Nancy Smith, Teacher, Jordan Middle School

“We weren’t raising money for immediate relief like we traditionally do. It was for the investment in other students’ futures. That really motivated our students to raise close to $2,000 in a matter of three days.”
~ Sheila McLeod, Teacher, Centennial High School