Peter Larson's Sleep Out
By: Nayeli Ramirez
Activism
12 years straight Peter has been sleeping in a cardboard box from November 12 through December 31, to raise awareness for the homeless population in his hometown of Plymouth, Minnesota. Peter hopes to raise enough money to house 50 families.
Accomplishments
Since the beginning of Peter's fund raising he has slept out for 295 nights and he was able to raise $400,000, enough to provide housing for 450 families.
6 year old Peter
Peter had started the Sleep Out at age 6.
November-December Nights
Not even the snow would stop Peter from sleeping outside and raising money for the homeless.
Last Year Sleep Out
"I sleep out each year to raise money for the homeless because if I don't, who will?" Peter is such a dedicated person so grateful and Loves to help others in need.
Reward
Peter receives a good Samaritan Award, which is the top youth award from the Commission on United Methodist Men for Sleeping out to raise money.
Peter's award for Sleeping out for IOCP
What is a Hero?
Any person really intent on making this world a better place for all people.
Peter Larson the hero
At such a young age Peter has a big heart and already is thinking of making a change in the world. He'll do what it takes to raise money even if it means sleeping in a box during Christmas. Saving enough money to help 450 families in 12 years is something that not everyone will do. Peter Larson is a hero for putting aside his problems and thinking about others and helping them get a home. He's actually making this world a better place.