By Quinn Willett – Staff Reporter

Law’s Future Business Leaders of America club hosted a “Winter Wonderland” fundraiser to raise money for Veterans with PTSD on December 13. Junior Tyler Nethercott is the Vice President of the FBLA Club and helped organize the event. He created posters and hung them up to advertise for the event, which was attended by dozens of children of all ages Advocate Staff reporter Quinn Willett interviewed Nethercott about the event.

Quinn Willett: What went into planning this fundraiser?

Tyler Nethercott: A lot of planning in collaboration with other clubs like Wood Shop and Food Services. It took lots of time and dedication. The planning started in October.

QW: What are the benefits and goals of this fundraiser?

TN: We created this to raise money for veterans with PTSD. A goal we have is to have this fundraiser yearly.

QW: What activities did kids have at the Winter Wonderland?

TN: We had games, pictures with Santa, letters with Santa, cookie decorating, and arts and crafts.

QW: What do you hope families get out of this fundraiser?

TN: I hope families get an opportunity to have holiday spirit, and an amazing, fun experience. I hope they want to come back every year.

QW: What other events is the FBLA working on?

TN: After this we will start working on new events. This is our big event this year to fundraise.