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Johns Creek recognizes local scout Leika Silva Kumar for Girl Scouts Gold Award
Summary
Leika Silva Kumar was recognized by the council for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award after creating a literacy-focused book nook and activities for families at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House in Sandy Springs.
The council recognized Leika Silva Kumar, a rising senior at Chattahoochee High School, for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award.
Leika described partnering with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities in Sandy Springs to promote reading and family bonding for families with hospitalized children. "For my gold award project, I partnered with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities... I created a book nook area with hundreds of donated books, a bookshelf, lots of activity packets with word games," she said. Leika also held bookmark-making workshops and created a website so families could provide feedback.
Why it matters: the Gold Award is Girl Scouts' highest honor and the council publicly commended Leika’s community service. The project aimed to ease stress and promote literacy for families during difficult medical stays.
What’s next: the council presented a certificate and invited family members forward for photos; the city will publicize the recognition.
