Sparta. Eleven-year-old James Kierans of Sparta has raised $5,000 toward a $10,000 goal to help rebuild a Peruvian orphanage and will host a fundraising event July 31 at the Sparta Elks Lodge to support the effort.
27 Jul 2026 | 02:21
Instead of spending every day this summer playing outside, 11-year-old James Kierans is walking door to door in his neighborhood to raise funds, his goal is $10,000.
What could an 11-year-old need $10,000 for?
It’s a question with a very inspiring answer, as James is raising money to send to an orphanage...
