Second-Grader Doing His Part for Canine World
Despite only being in second grade, Tommy Weglarz has raised over $100 for veterinary bills for dogs, collected food donations for dogs, helped foster and written a book. Check out the other amazing things he's done to help man's best friend.
Like many second-graders, Tommy Weglarz loves dogs. Unlike his peers, Tommy is dedicated to helping them by participating in fundraisers, championing their causes and fostering rescue dogs. Tommy’s efforts have been noticed. He received 28 nominations for Oswego’s Person of the Year and has been honored by his school, Prairie Point Elementary. “It’s like I’m famous or something,” the seven-year-old laughed of the attention. Tommy takes after his mother, Jill Weglarz, who is also an animal lover. This past year, Jill Weglarz started asking Tommy if he wanted to participate in various fundraisers. She said he jumps at the chance and always wants to participate. Tommy contributed to a Chicago French Bulldog Rescue fundraiser held last fall. …
