Hagaskóli students raise 4.4 million for children in Gaza and Ljósið

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A festive atmosphere filled the hall at Hagaskóli as the proceeds from the Good Cause charity day were presented
Five people pose with two ceremonial checks

Students at Hagaskóli organize the annual charity day Gott Mál (Good Cause), where they raise money for worthy causes by selling baked goods, other food and merchandise, and hosting all kinds of fun activities. Today they presented the proceeds, 4.4 million króna, to representatives of Iceland-Palestine and Ljósið.

In recent years, students have created a tradition of choosing one domestic cause and one international cause to support. This year, students chose to support both children's and youth programs at Ljósið and children in Gaza. The total amount raised is 4,400,000 króna, which will be split equally between these organizations.

Four people and two ceremonial checks on stage
Emil Kjartan Valdimarsson, Hanna Ellen Mariusardóttir Midtvik afhenda Hjálmtý Heiðdal frá Ísland - Palestína og Valgý Örnu Eiríksdóttur frá Ljósinu söfnunarféð. 

 

Good deeds can change others' lives for the better 

In a brief address, Ómar Örn Magnússon, the principal of Hagaskóli, mentioned that while the fundraising amount was important for these organizations, the project's purpose is also for students to experience firsthand how important it is to do good in the community and to realize that good deeds can change others' lives for the better. Students were also praised for organizing the event, which ran very smoothly last week.

The student body looking towards the stage in Hagaskóli

This was a joyful moment for the students this morning, and organizers said they hope the donated funds will benefit youth.