“An Appleton North High School student created a board game to teach financial skills and safety awareness to people with intellectual disabilities.”
You can watch a video and read about high school student Paige Givens and her board game, SuperConsumers, HERE.
I don’t know Paige personally, but am very proud of her accomplishment and desire to help others in need. I wish her much success for the future as I believe it will be an extremely bright one.
You can also read about SOAR Fox Cities, mentioned in the article, HERE.
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Mary J Melange 
So commendable. And only 15 years old. This is a good one, Mary.
I am amazed at what the youth of the world can do when they have the heart and mind to do it. Paige is an exceptional youth and I can only image how proud her parents must be.
That’s a great story. I love it when young people bring their ideas forward to help other young people. This is a very important issue and she came up with an interesting and unique way of addressing it.
Thanks for sharing this story, Mary and thanks so much for co-hosting.
You’re welcome, Dan. I hope that Paige’s board game makes it across the country – it’s such a wonderful idea to help the disabled. When I was her age, this would have been the last thing on my mind. Big kudos for Paige!
Isn’t that a wonderful story? See a need, find a way to fill it. I like these kids and their game.
When I see stories like this, I have so much hope for the future…that young people like Paige are interested in helping the less fortunate and disabled, and then make it a reality. Here is one more teenager making a difference in other people’s lives.
I love the idea of this positive and educational game. Sounds like fun too which makes all the difference. Way to go Paige.
It would be interesting to see this actually played with Paige’s intended audience. I would like to think they have fun in the learning process.
What a fantastic idea to create this teaching game. Paige is an inspiration! It’s heartwarming to know that young people are concerning themselves with these issues and finding ways to help.
I agree with you, Debbie. I wonder how many other teenagers are out there helping their community and changing the world in a determined and positive way.
What an astute young woman and what a good heart, I love how she wants to help mentally challenged kids keep their money and stay safe. Thanks so much for sharing this heartwarming story.
I was extremely happy to share this story, Liz. Paige truly is an inspiration and a God-send for those that she is helping in the Appleton area. I see a very bright future for this girl with the good heart. 🙂
Oooh, kids are clever – and how dear of Paige to act on the need for youngsters, whether disabled or not, to be more savvy. We could all take a page from her book/boardgame and give back. Thanks Mary, great #WATWB post and thank you for co-hosting. Have a great weekend.
Paige is one-of-a-kind in her own right. Extremely clever and thinking of ways to help and serve people. I am glad to spread the news of Paige’s accomplishment for #WATWB.
Paige really took initiative with common sense and compassion! I imagine the game generating all kinds of practical discussion. The video shows one of the game questions asked was about needs vs. wants. It’s an excellent question that a lot of people have trouble with.
Needs vs. wants is something we can all struggle with, so you are correct. It’s a great question to be included in the game.
At 15, that is amazing!
Absolutely true, Damyanti!
So amazing. The young minds of the future. 🙂
This is something that gives me hope for the future.
Yes! 🙂
What a good boy, such an excellent use he is making of his abilities and knowledge.
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You’re welcome! It’s great that youth of the world are being so proactive in their communities.
I love it when people not only help others but help them to help themselves. The fact this was done by a 15 year old girl too gives us some hope for today and the future. Thanks for sharing this Mary.
I’m so in awe of th his girl and her helpful heart. You’re welcome, Simon.