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Keeping them warm, fed
Girl Scout will deliver Thanksgiving goodness

Hannah Kinnison (right) and her great-aunt Sue Miller organize donated items for families in Lake Crest and the Chouteau-Mazie school district as part of Kinnison's work toward a Girl Scout Gold Award. CORY YOUNG / Tulsa World

By DEON J. HAMPTON World Staff Writer
Published: 11/21/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 11/21/2009 3:54 AM

With all of the good that's happened in Hannah Kinnison's life, she's spreading the love this Thanksgiving.

As part of a project to help her attain a Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve, Kinnison plans to deliver food and 73 boxes of clothes to low-income children in the Lake Crest community and Chouteau-Mazie school district in Chouteau, about 40 miles east of Tulsa.

She has dubbed the project HUGS, or Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks.

Children need clothes so they can focus on education, which helps to motivate students living in poverty, Kinnison said.

She said she was inspired to do the project after visiting the Chouteau-Mazie school district and witnessing some students in poor living conditions.

"I take everything I have for granted," said Kinnison, 18, of her reason to help others.

On Sunday, Kinnison and volunteers will host a Thanksgiving dinner in Chouteau, after which the clothes will be donated.

"Serving others is a gift that I have," said Kinnison, a member of Troop 372.

Kinnison and others at Miller Swim School, where she is a lifeguard, have also collected food items such as macaroni, crackers, peanut butter, popcorn, fruit snacks, and granola bars for Lake Crest residents.

The food will be stored in a pantry at Lake Crest Community Church and made available to residents.

As another part of Kinnison's project, she had to put in 40 career hours and 30 leadership hours.

Kinnison spent most of the career hours at the swim school and also participated in several counseling and leadership camps.

Kinnison has been a Girl Scout since she attended Monte Cassino school. She started out with 10 other girls, but only four of that group remain. The remaining Girl Scouts also are working toward their Gold Awards.

A senior at Booker T. Washington High School, Kinnison plans to attend the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma Baptist University.

Deon J. Hampton 581-8413
deon.hampton@tulsaworld.com By DEON J. HAMPTON World Staff Writer

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	Report Comment Elusive, Owasso (11/21/2009 4:05:51 AM) Good work Hannah for helping those out in Mazie-Choteau. You are a role model for other young people to follow. Remember your volunteerism throughout your life and you will be blessed. What we get in our heart from giving is better than any material thing.
	Report Comment DomoArrigato, Outside of Tulsa (11/21/2009 6:37:11 AM) After news article after news article about young people and the crimes that they commit, it is so heartwarming to read about this young lady. You are not only a role model for other young people, but hopefully to all adults also. On another note, remember...the red kettles are out and the bells are ringing...give some folding money along with that change.
	Report Comment scooter2, (11/21/2009 8:08:43 AM) DomoArrigato, I most definately agree.
	Report Comment okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/21/2009 9:24:26 AM) Hannah it is a great joy to read about the great compassion you show and give to others.you are not only a role model for other young people you are a role model for a lot of older people who have became bitter in life allso. I for one and my family are very proud of you.you have touched our hearts.and i am sure you have and will have a big impact on a lot of lives. You are in my prayers. We do not know you but we love you.
	Report Comment okie ridgerunner, Small Country Town State Line (11/21/2009 9:28:07 AM) Hannah you have the love and compassion so many need.your love and compassion will spread. Thank you.
	Report Comment margaritiville, Tulsa (11/21/2009 10:33:37 AM) Hannah, this story lifted my heart. Thank you for proving to me there is still good news.
	Report Comment CWG, Tulsa (11/21/2009 1:06:47 PM) My father was a professional charity abuser and user and for all my life I have felt that all who give are good people but are not really helping,only being used.
	Report Comment Proud Muslim, Tulsa: Coolest place in the world (almost) (11/21/2009 1:16:47 PM) Beautiful. Thank you, Ms. Kinnison, for taking the time to help those less fortunate.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, America (11/21/2009 1:47:14 PM) A wonderful endeavor Hannah. You are a woman with a great future in front of you for your kindness.
	Report Comment 2ndjoyce, BA (11/21/2009 10:58:36 PM) You inspire me, Hannah!
	Report Comment 1970 Road Runner, Ft. Madison (11/22/2009 1:57:58 AM) Hannah you will be able to reach any dream you dare to dream. You are a ray of sunshine.

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