And this is how I was introduced to Emma Thompson. 

As we are looking to share stories about the cool things your kids are doing, doing to build up their own piggy banks and learn about financial responsibility, or support a good cause, or whatever it is they may be doing that's unique and cool (and there's not a kid that doesn't fit into this category somewhere) .. I got this email from Emma's mom....

Emma Thompson is a usual girl who has a very unusual mission.  Emma is a foster mom, and she's only 10.  She started fostering kittens 2 years ago for Angel's Wish, a local no-kill organization in Verona.  Emma changes litterboxes, mixes food, bottlefeeds and trains her charges, caring for 2 at a time.  Her specialty is foundlings, kittens without a mother, often without social skills or "people skills".  Emma uses behavioral therapy and lots of love to help socialize the kittens.  And then she does something extraordinary - she gives them away.  To their "forever home".  After a few tears saying goodbye, Emma cleans up and starts caring for the next batch, and there is always a next batch.
 
Emma is a advocate for her kittens, even asking neighbors to sponsor her Angel's Wish donation box at their garage sales.  The money she raises goes toward food, veterinary care and litter for the hundreds of cats that are helped by Angel's Wish.

Emma!!!  Keep up the great work, your caring spirit is infectious!  Thank you for sharing your story.. we hope it inspires others to write in, share their stories, find a fun job, or volunteer for one of so many great local/state/national/intl organizations - all, very cool!

Carleen