Youth sets sights on ending cancer
<p>Farmin Stidwell third-grader Kiya Kraushaar stands in front of wigs, hats and scarves available to local cancer patients at Sandpoint’s Community Cancer Services. Kraushaar, founder of the One Cent Cancer Club, has twice cut and donated 10 inches of her own hair for similar wigs. (Photo by LEE HUGHES)</p>
SANDPOINT — It’s unusual to find someone as young Kiya Kraushaar who has already found their calling, but the precocious 9-year-old is already working to advance her passion. It’s fundraising for, among other things, cancer support, and she’s as determined to bring others into the fold.
The young philanthropist’s efforts came to light during a December open house at Sandpoint’s Community Cancer Services office, where Kraushaar surprised everyone by donating $41.05, money she had earned and raised herself.
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