A Girl Named Hillary

Do All the Good You Can

Hillary’s mom also taught her the importance of helping those who were less fortunate. Dorothy always repeated the following in church: “Do all the good you can for all the people you can, and all the ways you can.”

Hillary remembered this message when their church asked for volunteers to babysit for families of farmers. Although she was only eleven, she raised her hand. Spending time with these families made Hillary realize how fortunate she and her friends were to have money.

When she was twelve years old, Hillary organized a backyard carnival to raise money for charity to help others pay for food, shelter, and other things they needed. Kids from all over paid to play games and sports. The money raised was given to the United Way. The local newspaper even printed a story about it.

Hillary continued to work hard at whatever she did. She earned many merit badges as a Brownie and a Girl Scout. Every week, Dorothy would take Hillary to the library. She loved working her way through the books in the children’s section.