Eagle Scout project garners praise from NFL star, plus other news in Scouting this week

Jackson Lampe, a junior at Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, Iowa, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and was named the school’s student of the month for his efforts.

For his service project, Jackson provided care kits to the burn unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital to support parents of pediatric burn victims. His own experience as a burn survivor at age 2 inspired him to take on this project. 

His efforts earned praise from hospital staff and NFL star Kirk Cousins, a burn survivor himself.

“We’ve both gone through that whole process of painful healing, and the fact that you would use your platform to help other people that are suffering from burns, especially kids with the comfort kits, is a tremendous idea,” Cousins said in a video to Jackson.

Read more about this story from the KCRG website and the Telegraph Herald newspaper.

Scout hosts blood and food drive for service project

Eagle Scout candidate Rowan McWilliams organized a blood and food drive called Life Factory for part of his service project.

Held at Central York Middle School in York, Pennsylvania, the event addressed the need for food and blood donations. Partnering with the American Red Cross, Rowan’s drive collected over 50 units of blood, helping around 150 hospital patients.

Rowan’s mother praised her son’s dedication and compassion. She noted that the project reflects his caring nature and many principles of Scout’s Law.

Learn more about this story from the Fox 43 website or the video below.

Scout builds gaga pit for elementary school

Lucas Sides, a member of Troop 1407 from St. Clair Shores, Michigan, built a wooden gaga pit for Kaiser Elementary, in Roseville, Michigan, for his Eagle Scout project.

Gaga is a fast-paced game similar to dodgeball but played in an octagonal wooden pit. Lucas constructed the pit after fundraising for materials with the help of his younger brother and other troop members. He chose the project to provide elementary school students with a new game to play.

The students and staff at Kaiser, the school Lucas himself attended, have praised him for his contribution.

Read more about this story from the C&G Newspapers website.


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