Last summer I profiled Redondo Beach youngster Zoe Ezzes, who paints rocks and sells them for $1 apiece in a few spots around town and donates all the money to aid efforts in Darfur. At the time I wrote about her, she had already some $700 on behalf of the organization Jewish World Watch, which provides solar cooking kits to women in the war-torn region.
I learned today that instead of slowing down, Zoe is ramping up her efforts, including launching a website to help spread the word and sell her happily decorated small stones.
The site features a brief, photo-full summary -- aimed at young readers -- of the situation in Darfur, plus a gallery of Zoe's creations and a visual explanation of how to paint the rocks on your own. There's also a message board, a donation button (it takes you to Paypal) and some good news: To date, the tween has raised nearly $4,500.
Keep on keepin' on, Zoe. Nice work!
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